Keeshond Club Championship Show April 2023

It was an honour to be invited to judge the Keeshond Club show and may I thank the committee for a lovely day and to the exhibitors for their entry and the graceful manor around the ring in which you took the placings. These results came from my findings on the
day. I would ask the breeders and exhibitors to pay attention to the correct height of dogs bred as per the breed standard. As far as our category 2 criteria is concerned re coats I only found one or two that were on the borderline but some of this could be due to the height of these dogs.

Minor Puppy Dog (2)
1. Axfords & Sherwood’s Watermyth Jewel of the Nest – a real baby at 6 months upstanding
of good size and shape showing promise. Excellent coat, colour and tail set. Still developing
in fore and hind quarters but good for age. Eyes colour, shape and set good. Excellent bite.
Movement from front, hind and profile very good. Head properties good for age I will be
interested to see him in 6 months. Best Puppy Dog
2. Gates Winklestar Alnair via Lacetrom – Smaller than 1 with good balance and shape. Good
coat and colour still showing daylight. Excellent tail set. Hind quarters good but would have
preferred a better hind action.
Puppy Dog (0)
Junior Dog (4, 1abs)
1. Downs Liefkees Assisi – Quality upstanding 13 month of good height in sufficient coat of
good length, texture colour and markings. Excellent head piece with all the correct markings.
Excellent wedge shaped head with good width of skull and length and depth of muzzle.
Good bite. Eye confirmation, shape and colour excellent. Ears of very good shape and set.
This boy is still developing however his front and hind quarters, shoulder placement and
shape of foot very good showing excellent all round movement with good front and hind gait.
Good tail set with black tip to tail coat. Dog CC & BOS
2. Roses Dianakees Inspector Morse at Esorkees – Another good shaped exhibit, size, coat
and colour. Good tail set. Good head properties, skull and neck. Eyes of good shape and
colour. Ears were of good size and shape. Movement was adequate while his make and
shape of quarters were good his hind movement was not so good today I would have liked
him to move at a better pace to assess properly.
3. Hopkins Serenaubach Draco – Good shape and general balance showing daylight. Good
coat and colour/markings. Good head properties but found his eye a little round in shape.
Lovely small ears. Fore and hind quarters satisfied which confirmed his construction and
movement.
Special Yearling Dog (1)
1. Saunders Liefkees Amore – General balance and neck gives his excellent shape showing
daylight under the body. Still in his junior coat of good texture and colour. The confirmation
of front and hind quarters and shoulder placement and gait confirmed his very good
movement. Good bite. Wedge shaped head when viewed from above I would have preferred
a better width of skull.
Post Graduate Dog (1)
1. Gardners Keitakees Small Town Boy with Manzanakees – Good general shape with coat
of good length showing daylight to ground. Coat texture and colour good. Excellent hind
quarters with good general movement. Head properties pleased with lovely small ears and
dark eye. I would have preferred a better balance of muzzle and a little more of him.

Limit Dog (4, 2abs)
1. Tew’s Torrikees Purple Rein – Excellent height, upstanding fore square showing excellent
general balance with full coat of good texture, colour and markings and excellent space
showing daylight under the coat. Tail set good. Good shape feet. Fore and hind quarters
were generally very good which confirmed his all round movement. I like the proportion of
head properties although eyes were a tad lighter and ears a tad bigger than I would have
preferred but in total this was sufficient to gain him the Res. Dog CC
2. Brunt’s Divnyi Drug Dar (imp Rus) – Good balance and shape a pity he had lost his
undercoat as this always gives a different picture although the texture of top coat and
colour/markings were sufficient. Good tail set. Good shape feet. The quarters and shoulder
placement confirmed construction. Head properties good although I would have liked a
better length/depth muzzle.
Open Dog (2)
1. Rose’s Rossvale Endeavour to Esorkees – Very good general shape although I would have
preferred his size to be a tad more all over to help with the daylight. In full coat of a rich dark
colour with good markings and texture. Good tail set. Good proportions of the head/skull
and muzzle. Good bite. Ear shape and size good. Eye colour good but would have preferred
a better shape. His very good front and rear quarters showed his good hind action/gait today.
2. Miles & Dean’s Ch Neradmik Kiss Chase with Lekkerbek – Upstanding male with good
general balance and daylight shown. Coat of good length to height of dog however today I
found the texture a tad woolly colour good with definite markings. Head showed good
wedge from above with skull and muzzle in proportion. Small ears. Eye colour/shape
showed his age today. Good tail set. Movement both fore and aft and profile confirmed his
construction. Best Veteran in Show
Champion Dog (3,1abs)
1. Fitches Nl.Ch. Samoykees Habour Lights – Coat of good deep colour and markings with
texture and length. Good height general balance and shape with enough daylight to floor.
Very good wedge shape head from above and length to depth muzzle. Good bite. Eyes of
good shape. Would prefer a better shape ear. Construction of both fore and hind quarters
was confirmed in the good all over movement and hind gait.
2. Hopkins Int. Ch. Quasars Brilliant Light van Het Earlskamp Serenaubach (imp Bel) –
Upstanding male with good general balance and daylight to ground. Head proportions and
properties generally good however I would have preferred a better depth of muzzle. Good
bite. Would prefer a smaller ear and eye was a tad small. Coat texture, length and colour
good. Good tail set. I found him a little straight in hind quarters which showed in his
movement. Fore quarters good.
Veteran Dog (2, 1abs)
1. Miles, Cullen & Browns Ch. Rossevale Legacy for Lekkerbek – Good height, balance and
shape his coat was of good length, colour and texture that showed good daylight to floor.
Tail set good. Excellent feet shape. Good bite. Fore, Hind quarters and shoulder placement
very good showing his excellent gait/movement all round. To balance out the head
properties I would have preferred more length of muzzle. Has good ear placement and eye
colour and set.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)
1. Gates Winklestar Alsephina via Lacetrom – She just screams Quality of good size for age
and so sweet and feminine she touched my heart and brought back memories. General
balance, shape and bone excellent. Coat of good colour, texture and markings for age. Tail
set, neck and bite good. Although this girl is still developing I found her present shoulder
placement very good as was her make of front and hind quarters and this shows movement
and gait that flows typical for the Keeshond on excellent bone. Head size/proportions all
over including the skull and length/depth of muzzle very good for its development. Good ear
size but would have preferred a better shape. Eye confirmation, set and colour good. I will
watch this girl with interest. Pleased to award her first Bitch CC, Best in Show, Best Puppy
in Show and Best Mover
Puppy Bitch (2)
1. Sharp-Bales Neradmik Pandora’s Box – 10 months Excellent shape, balance and bone
with good coat of excellent colour, markings and texture which at this stage of development
shows daylight. I would have preferred more of her all round. Good tail set. Good bite.
Lovely wedge shaped head from above with sufficient skull width, excellent length/depth
muzzle, good ear set and shape. Good eye colour but would have preferred a better shape.
Excellent hind quarter development showing good gait. Shoulder placement good just a tad
wide on front action but this should change with development. All round movement good.
Pleased to award her Res Bitch CC
2. Fitches Sofia Loren Della Ginevrina (imp Ita) – At this stage of development not showing
the shape of 1 although general balance good. Size good. Coat, colour and markings
showing good daylight. Good tail set. Eyes good colour, size but a tad round. Ears of good
size and set. Good bite. Head/muzzle properties very good. Front and hind quarters,
shoulder placement good which shows in her all round movement.
Junior Bitch (2)
Both of these girls are of an age where they are not looking their best and could change
places on another day.
1. Saunders Liefkees Aleida – Coat of good colour and markings showing excellent daylight.
Good height, general balance, shape and tail set. Good bite. Great wedge shape head from
above and proportion of skull, would prefer a smaller ear however of good set. Eyes dark
however I would prefer a better shape. Excellent make and shape of quarters and shoulder
which could be seen from her very good all round movement and gait.
2. Johnston’s Tykees Full of Chaos – Good general balance, size and shape with coat, colour
and markings showing good daylight. Good tail set. Proportions of the head, skull and
length/depth of muzzle very good as is the ear set would prefer these smaller. Good colour
eye would prefer a better shape. General construction good showing very good gait.
Special Yearling Bitch (2)
1. Brunt’s Goldgin Chanel (imp Rus) – Of good size, shape, coat colour and markings and
daylight to floor. Sometimes shows herself to look a tad long in body. Good head and
muzzle proportions with width of skull. Ear set good. Eye colour good, shape just a tad
round. Good bite. Movement confirmed construction.
2. Sharp-Bales Neradmik Shimmer and Shine – smaller than 1 with good general balance,
coat texture, colour, markings and length. Good tail set and feet shape. Good front quarters
and shoulder hind still needs development Hock shape could be better and this showed in
her hind movement. Good bite. Head/skull properties and proportions good. Ear size and set
good. Eye colour good but would prefer a better shape.

Post Graduate Bitch (2, 1abs)
1. Axford & Sherwood’s Watermyth Calypso – Good general balance, shape and daylight
which was given by the very good height and coat length/texture. With good head properties
I would prefer a darker muzzle, good eye shape, ear set and shape good. Her construction
showed her very good movement fore, aft and in profile.
Limit Bitch (3, 1abs)
1. Redler & Wheatley’s Keitakees You Are My World – Such a pity this girl left her undercoat
at home however her excellent shape and balance helped to win the class. Texture of top
coat and markings good. Good tail set. Bite good. Excellent head proportions, properties
and ear set. Would prefer a better eye. Excellent hind and front quarters with very good
shoulder placement which showed in her very good all round movement.
2. Ring’s Neradmik Tantrams N Tiaras – Although this girl was in full coat she did not have
the balance, or shape of 1. Coat, colour and texture good. Her construction both front and
hind was seen in her movement. Would have preferred a better hock and this could have
helped her hind movement. Bite good. Head properties good. I would have preferred a better
eye shape.
Open Bitch (3, 2abs)
1. Saunders Liefkees Adina – Good size, balance and shape with lovely dark coat colour,
texture and markings. Excellent tail carriage. Head and skull proportions very good with very
good ear set and size. I would prefer the eye colour and shape to be better. The quarters
confirmed construction showing her excellent hind action.
Champion Bitch (2)
These girls could change places on another day.
1. Lee & Matthews Ch. Winklestar Aurora at Valindale JW – Excellent height, shape and
balance with good coat length to floor. Good tail set. Quarters both fore and aft, shoulder
placement showed the excellent all round movement and gait. Good feet. Good reach of
neck. Excellent head and skull properties. Good ear set.
2. Tew’s Ch. Art Pride Bomb Explosive Beauty (imp Rus) – Another of excellent height, shape
and balance. Coat in full bloom and condition, length to floor showed daylight. Good bite.
Excellent head and skull properties and length/depth muzzle. Eyes a tad light. Good ear set
would prefer a little smaller. Good length of neck. Very good hind quarters confirmed by
movement. Not the quite gait of 1 today.
Veteran Bitch (4)
1. Passmores Ch. Torrikees Victoria’s Secret – Very good general balance but would prefer
more of her. Head properties and length/depth of muzzle very good with small ears and
good set. Would prefer a better eye shape. Very good all round movement/gait, front and
hind quarters and shoulder. Good tail set. Good coat markings of sufficient colour.
2. Gate’s Ch. Lacetrom Shuna ShCM – Good general balance but not a square as 1. Good
coat, colour and markings. Construction confirmed her very good movement and gait. Good
bite. Head properties and proportions good.
3. Fitches Nl. Ch. Samoykees Exclusive Moon AI – Good size, coat dark rich colour,
markings and condition. Tail set good. Head properties and length/depth of muzzle good
would prefer a smaller ear. Very good construction and all round movement.
Judge: Melanie Reed-Peck

My thanks to the Club’s hard-working team and exhibitors for a thoroughly enjoyable day. This my first breed club appointment in Keeshonden felt very special, as it was the breed which introduced my family to the world of show dogs back in the mid‘70s. I found some beautiful typey examples, and found myself smiling at the reminder of just how delightfully challenging to show their typical Spitz character can make them!
MPD: No entries. PD(1): 1 Gardner’s Devonia’s Love Wil Find A Way for Manzanakees, 10 months, nice size, well shaped head, used ears well, lovely balanced outline, nice neck, good ribs, lovely tight cat feet, profuse coat of good texture, super movement, dark eye but could be more almond. BPD. JD(1): 1 Axford & Sherwood’s Watermyth Jewel of the Nest, pleasing outline, nice expression, well shaped eye but prefer a shade darker. Super coat with constrast, good body, moved well. Feet could be tighter. YD(2): 1 Lee & Matthews’ Winklestar Deneb at Valindale, good outline, well balanced, good wedge head, lovely eye shape but prefer a little darker. Gorgeous coat & feet, super ears, good tail; 2 Rose’s Dianakees Inspector Morse at Esorkees, super eye for shape & colour, good ears. Profuse coat, good tail.Expression could be foxier. ND: No entries. PGD(1): 1 Gardner’s Keitakees Small Town Boy with Manzanakees, attractive expression, nice ears, dark eye ideally more almond. Lovely feet although pasterns a little soft. Profuse coat. LD(2, 1 absent): 1 Church’s Shelderon Stemmig Sage with Tykees, nice head proportions, Lovely feet, good texture coat, good front & ribs, nice tail, moved well. Could be more compact. OD(6,1): 1 Peck & Matthews’ Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody at Byquy, fabulous size, compact, lovely head & expression, good ears, lovely eye shape. Good construction, cat feet, good coat texture & colour, moved well. RBD; 2 Marshall’s Arabesque at Devona (imp Rus), pushed 1 hard, good head, darker eye than 1 but could be more almond. Super shape, compact, lovely feet, good tail; 3 Brunt’s Divnyi Drug Dar (imp Rus), good overall type & balance, lovely eye shape & colour, good expression, profuse coat, good constrast. Nice feet but turning out a touch. VD(3): 1 Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only the Lonely, 8 years, good balance & outline, super feet & pasterns, wedge head with good expression, dark well shaped eye, good ears, lovely body & mover here but a little wayward in BIS challenge. BD, BOS & RBIS; 2 Miles, Cullen & Brown’s Ch Rossvale’s Legacy for Lekkerbek, 11 years, showed so well, good teeth, lovely feet, moved well. Dark eye, could be more almond but probably due to aging; 3 Bennett’s Byquy Rich Gent, nice outline, good texture coat, super tail, good ears when used, good shape, nice expression.
MPB(1): 1 Gregory’s Amikirs Pritti, 6 months 3 days but full of confidence, nice outline, lovely feet, nice head, dark almond eye, good ears. PB(4,1): 1 Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret, really super compact outline, fabulous head & pencilling, gorgeous feet, moved well. BPB, BPIS; 2 Marshall’s Devonia’s Hakuna Matata, fabulous head, eye dark although prefer more almond. Feet could be better. Good tail, coat texture & markings; 3 Church’s Tykees Soul Searching, really fabulous head, best of eyes, excellent tail. Would like more chest & tighter feet. JB(2,1): 1 T Soul Searching. YB(1): Absent. NB(1): 1 Z Grace’s Secret. PGB(2,1): 1 Church’s Tykees We Go Solo, nice head shape. Good eye colour but prefer more almond. Nice mover, good coat texture. LB(2): Two nice girls. 1 Johnston’s Tykees Full of Chaos, gorgeous head, nice eye & ears, foxy expression, nice ears & tail. Feet could be better; 2 Church’s Tykees It’s Just A Phase, lots to like, but out of coat which also maybe affected darkness of muzzle. Nice mover. OB(4): 1 Redler & Wheatley’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, lovely bitch, good shape & size, lovely head, super ears, nice eye of good colour, neatest of feet, moved beautifully, excellent coat in texture, condition & colour. BB, BIS & litter sister to RBD; 2 Gregory’s Ch Amikirs Lovealicious JW, pushed 1 hard, lovely balance, nice outline, lovely head & eye, nice feet, good coat; 3 Hickson’s Ch Kichigai’s Uptown Girl, nice feet, good size & balance, moved well, good ears. Head not quite the foxiness of 1 & 2 for me. A super class. VB(3,2): 1 Marshall’s Torrikees Made In Heaven at Devonia, attractive head, dark eye, lovely ears of good size, nice feet, good construction, lovely tail, moved well. RBB.

Judge, Mhairi Aikman

A big thank you to the Club & Committee for this invitation to judge your lovely breed, one I have had a close interest in for many years.
Thanks for the warm welcome, the generous gifts & lunch, & the pleasure of going over your wonderful dogs, also to my stewards Tina & John who kept everything running so efficiently.
Dogs.
Min Puppy. – 1(0)a.
1st – Gardner’s – Devonia’s Love Wil Find a Way For Manzanakees.
Only 6mths with a lively character & sweet boyish expression, developing evenly in all departments, short coupled body with correct amount of substance, stands well up on his tight catfeet, moved with good animation, lots to like about this youngster. Bpd.
Jnr. – 2(1)a.
1st – Lee & Matthews – Winklestar Deneb At Valindale.
14mth going through the teen stage, real livewire, difficult to assess today, superb temperament & happy character, well defined spectacles & accentuated markings, makes good use of his ears, ample bone on legs going down to tight well-manicured feet, tail well curled over his back at all times, bounced around the ring with energy & enthusiasm.
Sp Yearling. – 1(0)a.
1st – Rose’s – Dianakees Inspector Morse At Esorkees.
Another teenager full of exuberance & high energy, lovely masculine expression & face showing correct facial features, short strong neck well placed on to shoulders, deep chest of ample width, shows off a good breed outline in profile with a profuse, well-furnished coat, moved with a steady gait with handler in close control.
Limit. – 1(0)a.
1st – Pattison’s – Quest’ Eastkees Del Monte Dragnone.
Very alert & vivacious with a cheeky face, dark eyes & with tight rims, well defined stop, ears erect & of correct size, lovely head shape, short neck on well-placed shoulders, compact body with correct amount of muscle tone, well tapered legs & front feet facing forwards, when settled he moved using good reach from the upper arm & extension from the shoulder, presented in full clean coat.
Open. – 6(1)a.
1st – Miles & Dean’s – Ch. Neradmik Kiss Chase With Lekkerbek.
One with well-defined full masculine features & not overdone in any way, of sound construction & conformation in all departments, good strength of shoulder with elbows tight in to body, well developed rib & short loin, shows off a true outline with correct height & length ratio’s, moved best in this class today using a positive striding action with a well-balanced even gait, shown in fully furnished coat evenly marked & well handled. Res BD.
2nd – Marshall’s – Arabesque At Devonia.
One I have judged on a previous occasion & still a nice male example of the breed, has a real masculine expression about him, showing off all the breed characteristics well, correct amount of bone & with tight feet placed well under his body, moved with a steady short stepping gait & even stride, immaculately turned out in full coat & handled well.
3rd – Peck & Matthews – Ch. Keitakees To Love Somebody At Byquy.
Good male specimen of the breed, of sound development & construction, showing a typical outline, fully coated with tail curled over back, well developed thigh & second thigh, good even width of rear legs, very animated & lively but not on his best behaviour today.
Vet. – 4(2)a.
1st – Hickson’s – Ch. Kichigai Only The Lonly.
8yrs young & at the height of his maturity, strong & fit with good muscle tone, elbows tight into shoulders, strong topline & firm rear quarters, on the move showed no sign of slackness but drove on with a quick stepping action, lovely tracking using good spring on his pasterns, shown in full clean coat proving he is still at the top of his game, certainly held his own today & well deserved his awards, BD, BVD, Res BiS, BoS & BViS.
2nd – Miles, Cullen, Brown & Brown’s – Ch. Rossvale’s Legacy For Lekkerbek.
Hard to believe this lad is 10yrs young already, held himself well & showed with a happy disposition that proves his sound breeding & healthy bloodlines, movement was steady & sure-footed with a determined gait, holds his coat well still & was shown & handled with quiet sympathy.
Bitches.
Min Puppy. – 3(0)a.
1st – Marshall’s – Devonia’s Hakuna Matata.
6 mth youngster with lots to like about her, endearing feminine face & expression, neat & compact, good depth of chest & correct tuck up of loin for one so young, stood four-square with tight feet facing forwards, everything is all as it should be for age, moved even & true which handler controlled nicely, presented in beautiful coat & condition. B. Puppy & BPB.
2nd – Pattison’s – Eastkees Black Orchid.
8 mth girl just coming into coat, cheeky feminine face with lovely dark eyes fully made up nose, nice length of muzzle & defined stop, good depth of chest & tight shoulder, moved with excitable lively highstepping action & really enjoyed herself, shows promise.
3rd – Church’s – Tykees Soul Searching.
Another of 6 mths with plenty of substance & nice development, has the cute factor & was a pleasure to go over, exuberant & friendly, good turn of stifle & well let down on the hocks, stands four square naturally & certainly shows potential.
Puppy. – 1(0)a.
1st – Pattison’s – Eastkees Black Orchid.
Deserved her 1st placing, little more settled in this class showing off her attributes better, went over her again to give her more experience, movement was more controlled & steady.
Limit. – 2(0)a.
1st – Johnston’ – Tykees Full Of Chaos.
Female of nice development & good strength, kind face with correct length of muzzle & strong jaw, lovely dark well-placed eyes with distinct spectacles, short loin, correct height & length of body with ample bone & tight round feet, shown in profuse full coat of correct texture, animated & alert, balanced & moved with good action front & rear. Res BB.
2nd – Church’s – Tykees It’s Just A Phase.
Endearing girl with correct face & feminine head, good width of skull between ears, good depth of chest & lovely spring of rib, legs well placed under the body & rear legs evenly spaced, correct bend of stifle, moved with surety & even tracking, appeared slightly longer in body than 1st, good tail set & carried well over her back at all times.
Open. – 5(3)a.
1st – Lee & Matthews – Ch. Winklestar Aurora At Valindale. JW.
Star of the show, she has all the qualities that cannot be ignored, typifies the breed beautifully with sound construction & conformation all round, feminine head & face with alert expression, lovely width of front with correct angulation of shoulders & depth of chest, correct length of back in proportion to height which gave her the perfect outline, movement around the ring was with drive & sure-footed precision, presented & shown to perfection. BB & BiS.
2nd – Redler’s – Keitakees You Are My World.
Difficult to assess this one properly as she bounced all over the place smiling all the time, but has a superb temperament & happy disposition, shown in clean coat with tail that never stopped, nice tight cat feet & good spring on her pasterns, rear quarters well-muscled with even width between legs, certainly enjoyed her day.
Vet. – 2(1)a.
1st – Marshall’s – Torrikees Made In Heaven At Devonia.
At 7 yrs young this girl is still in her prime, showing no signs of ageing apart from slight stiffness in the shoulder when moving but still moved with a fair pace, correct dentition, strong facial features & ears erect, held herself well in a very upstanding position & showing a lovely breed outline, shown in fully furnished coat with all the trimmings & handled with a free rein. BVB & Res BViS.
Judge. Chris Toynton.

Keeshond Club Championship Show 31 August 2024
Thank you to the Officers and Committee for the Invitation to Judge at their Championship Show, any Club Show is an honour but much more so for a non Breed person.
Not a bad entry numerically but I was disappointed in the quality of some of the Exhibits, size and balance were a problem making decisions very difficult in some classes. I felt the Bitches overall were better than the dogs. Not an easy Appointment.

Puppy Dog(1)
1/ Miles / Dean and Cullen – Skylines Outlander at Lekkerbek (imp Usa), 11months well made youngster, scores for bone and feet body is developing well with good angulation fore and aft. When he settled he went well out and back. Hope he has finished growing.
Junior Dog (3)
1/ Johnston &Atkinson – Winkelstar Namid, felt this dog scored for balance over the second, he has a lovely front with good shoulders firm top line and good quarters. Nice coat texture and good reach and drive on the move.
2/ Comperat – Bargeway Boomerang, Liked the head eye and expression on this dog, very good pigment looks good on the stack. Strong hind action but not so positive in front as winner.
Post Graduate (2)
1/ Gate – Winkelstar Alnair via Lacetrom JW, Loved his size and balance great head and expression, well placed ears used to advantage. Excellent front with enough bone, nicely angulated. Good neck and firm topline steady mover out and back.
2/ Axford & Sherwood – Watermyth Jewel of the Nile, A little long in loin that said has good balance overall. Looks good in profile and has excellent quarters which he uses well on the move not quite the front of winner.

Limit Dog (6)
Very mixed Class
1/ Rose – Dianakees Inspector Morse at Esorkees, This dog gave his handler a hard time, but when he settled he handled well. Lovely coat and condition. Masculine head dark eyes providing for desired expression, well off for bone and good feet. He is well angulated fore and aft and when settled proved he can move. Has a lot to offer.
2/ Downs – Liefkees Assisi – A little long in loin so not the outline of winner on the stack. Nice head and eye good front though foot could be a little tighter. Ok on the move.
3/ Church – Shelderon Stemmig Sage with Tykess, 7 year old put a good performance here, felt he was up to size but handles well and very sound on the move.
Open Dog (4)
1/ Matthews – CH/ Winkelstar Deneb at Valindale, All male, still a youngster but full of quality, loved his head and expression. Excellent pigment, good for bone and feet. Well laid shoulder strong neck and firm body and top line. Great quarters strong mover with reach and drive. On top form CC / BOS.
2/ Rose – CH/ Rossvale Endeavour Endeavour to Esorkees, Loved the outline of this mature male, masculine head dark eye, strong neck and nicely ribbed body. He to gave his handler a hard time on the move and was a little untidy going away.
3/ Ring – Neradmik Shine on Harvey Moon (imp Can) well made, a little wide in front, that said he moves well out and back. Liked his overall size looks good in profile.
Champion Dog (5)
1/ Harris – CH/ Amikirs Loverboy for Watchkees, Great size and balance, would like a cleaner front, but good bone and feet. Liked his head and eye, good neck and shoulder. Well made right through sound mover.
2/ Brunt – CH/ Divnyi Drug Dar (imp RUS), Lovely overall shape with excellent top line maintained on the move. Moved with reach in front but a little close behind today.

Veteran Dog (2)
1/ Hickson – CH/ Kichigais Only the Lonely, loved this male and he was unlucky to meet the Winner today who I felt was in better coat. He is bang on for size, and balance, nicely angulated front and rear,great bone and feet. Deep well made body with good ribbing and firm top line. Very good on the move particularly in profile. RCC.
2/ Miles / Cullen & Brown – CH/ Rossvales Legacy for Lekkerbek, not the outline of the winner and felt he was a little heavy in bone, stands on good feet. Firm body in good coat and colour, not quite the rear assembly of winner. Sound mover.
Minor Puppy Bitch (1)
1/ Pattinson – Eastkees Amber Moon, raw baby very feminine and has much to offer when she settles to the task in hand. Just needs time a little erratic on the move here but in the finals looked much better so ended up Best Puppy.
Puppy Bitch (3)
1/ Dearman & Henson – Zandvoort Eternal Flame for Pyrekees, best outline and balance here, loved her overall size. Great head and eye, excellent mover out and back.
2/ Brunt – Zandvoort Moonlight , litter sister, felt not quite as firm in front nor the drive going away today. Lots to like just not as forward in development.
3/ Pattinson – Eastkees Lily of the Valley, very naughty here so difficult to assess appears to have all the essentials just needs firmer handling
Junior Bitch (3)
1/Marshall – Devonias Hakuna Matata JW, very promising youngster, loved her overall shape and balance. Scores in head and expression lovely pigment. Enough bone and good feet, clean shoulders with good body properties. Smart mover out and back.
2/ Gregory – Amikirs Pritti, Alittle finer right through, but again very good balance and has much to like. Not so positive on the move today as the winner.

Yearling (1)
1/ Brunt – Zandvoorts Graces Secret, Good size very nice head and expression, lovely front assembly deep well made body nice ribbing and strong quarters. Put up a good performance on the move.
Limit Bitch (4)
1/ Hopkins – Serenaubach Andromeda, beautiful head and expression dark eyes. Lovely balance to body, clean neck and shoulder with firm top line and strong quarters. She looks great when stacked and doesn’t disappoint on the move which is very true. Being hypercritical I would prefer a tad more length of leg. RCC RBIS
2/ Gate – Winklestar Alsephina via Lacetrom JW , a little more of her than the winner and felt she didn’t quite have the outline particularly on the go round. That said she has a feminine head of good balance, nice angulation in front and very sound.
3/ Brunt – Goldgin Chanel (Imp Rus), longer type in body and not so good in front as winners. Good action going away.
Champion Bitch (2)
1/ Ring – CH/ Neradmik Tantrums N Tiara, beautiful head and eyes providing for desired expression. Balanced front with good bone feet and angulation. Clean neck and shoulder, well made body firm top lien and strong quarters. Great on the move nice reach and drive. CC BIS
2/ Redler – CH/ Keitakees You are My World, not dissimilar to winner though not the expression. Equally good in body and great on the move lovely outline on the move.
Veteran Bitch (5)
1/ Passmore – CH/ Torrikees Victorias Secret, compact with great balance to body and head. Handles well in body which is firm and muscular moved very smartly fore and aft. Best Veteran
2/ Gate – CH/ Lacetrom Shuna, vey nice overall type could have used her ears better which would have given her a better expression. Sound mover.
3/ Gregory – CH/ Amikirs Bubblelicious, another worthy Champion looking great and ejoying herself just a tad long so not quite the balance of those above her today. Excellent mover.

Ernie Paterson
Judge

Judge Margaret Wildman.

BPD 1st Paterson’s Eastkees Lilly Of The Valley. Sweet baby of 5mths with lovely head, nice dark
eyes, high set ears good muzzle and mouth. Her body was shapely, front and rear quarters correct
and she went well for age.
PD. 1st Miles, Dean, & Cullen’s Skylines Outlander At Lekkerbek. Nice puppy of 6mths, super little
boy on his toes the whole time. Very balanced and all of a piece with a lovely head showing
expressive dark eyes, well defined spectacles, he had a dark muzzle, small firmly erect neat ears
that he used well, he had a good mouth with correct dentition and bite, had a nicely arched neck
with large ruff that was let into his shoulders that sat back at the correct angle. He was well-boned
with straight front legs down to round well knuckled feet. His body was super shapely and compact
with well sprung ribs and deep brisket. He had a good tail set and carriage, it was well feathered,
set-on high and tightly curled over his back. This baby stood on good legs and feet and was
presented in tip-top coat and condition. I liked him very much and was pleased to award him Best
Puppy In Show, 2nd Johnston’s Winklestar Namid. Another nice baby of 6mths, not as forward as
first but well-knit and nicely put together. I liked his head, small triangular shaped high set ears,
dark almond obliquely set eyes. His body was shapely and short coupled, and he moved steadily.
JD 1st Gardner’s Devonias Love Will find A Way For Manzanakees. 12mth old baby that has not
yet settled into the show ring and was full of himself. He had a typical head piece with dark
almond obliquely set eyes and well-placed ears. He had a shapely well covered body. albeit a tad
long cast and was well angulated front and back. He was in good coat and condition and now
needs to settle into showing but what a super temperament.
SYD. 1st Lee’s Winklestar Deneb At Valindale. 21mth old very exuberant boy with a super
temperament and lovely headpiece. This nicely made boy had small well-placed ears, dark
obliquely set eyes well defined spectacles, dark muzzle and good mouth with correct dentition.
Liked his nicely balanced short coupled shapely body, good front and rear quarters and correct tail
set & carriage. He was in good coat and condition handled & moved steadily. 2nd Axford &
Sherwood’s Watermyth Jewel Of The Nest. a stunning head piece, dark expressive obliquely set
eyes, small, pointed ears, nice dark muzzle & good mouth with correct dentition & bite. He had a
good forehand assembly, lovely shapely frame that was short, compact & well covered, nicely
angulated rear quarters, just down a tad in pastern and he showed and moved well. 3rd Gates
Winklestar Alnair La Lacetrom. Smaller male of 19mths, not so impressive as 1st & 2nd but typical
and well put together with decent head, beautiful expressive eyes, good ears and mouth. He stood
a tad down in pastern and movement was not so good.
PGD. 1st Saunders Liefkees Amore. 2yr old male that liked the sound of his own voice, a lot.
Super character that one remembers. He had a well-balanced head with dark expressive almond
shaped eyes, dark, small leaf shaped ears that were firmly erect and used well. He had a dark
muzzle, distinct stop, good mouth and bite, short coupled shapely body, well sprung ribs, deep
brisket, pleasing rear quarters, correct tail set and carriage. He was in excellent coat and condition,
and he went well.
LD. 1st Dianakees Inspector Morse At Esorkees. Nice male of 2yrs. Super for size and type. He
had a well-balanced wedge-shaped head with small high set firmly erect ears, dark expressive
almond shaped eyes that were obliquely set with well-defined spectacles. He had a dark muzzle of
suitable length, defined stop and good mouth with correct dentition and bite. I liked his nicely
arched neck, large ruff, nicely boned straight front legs down to round well knuckled feet. He was
compact and short coupled with a good forehand and well laid shoulders. He was in tip-top coat
and condition and moved easily and freely with a sure-footed gait and I was pleased to award him
the RDCC. 2nd Gardner’s Keitakees Small Town Boy With Manzanakees. Smart looking male of
2yrs with many of the attributes of first. He had a pleasing head that was nicely balanced to body,
good eyes, ears, muzzle and mouth, with good lip placement and correct dentition and bite. I liked
his firm topline, pleasing front and rear quarters, shapely well covered torso and good tail set and
carriage. He showed well and moved steadily. 3rd Tew’s Torrikees Purple Rain. This was a nice
male with many attributes including typical head piece, pleasing forehand assembly, excellent rear
quarters, short-coupled body, however…too fat. He carried too much weight to be considered
higher but on the plus side, this can be easily corrected.
OD.1st Marshall’s Arabesque At Devonia. 5yr old male with that look of superiority and aplomb. He
was nicely balanced with a lovely head piece showing dark, almond shaped obliquely set eyes
well defined spectacles, well placed small ears, good muzzle and nice mouth with correct bite and
lip placement. His neck was relatively long, well-shaped and correctly set into shoulders. He had a
good forehand assembly and a short coupled shapely body. He was in good coat with profuse
feathering on legs and he showed nicely moved steadily. 2nd Peck & Mathews Ch Keitakees To
Love Somebody at Byquy. Nice male of 3yrs with lovely head piece showing expressive, obliquely
set eyes with well defined spectacles, small, high set pointed ears, nice dark muzzle, defined stop,
and good mouth with correct dentition and bite. He had a good neck and forehand, super shapely
frame that was short, compact, and well covered, nicely angulated rear quarters, well knuckled
feet and correct tailset and carriage. He was in good coat and condition, and he showed and
moved well. 3rd Paterson’s Serenaubach Full Of Wonder. 5yr old male with darker coat. Lovely
boy but not the overall quality of 1&2 coat-wise. He had a decent head piece, nice length of neck,
correct shoulder placement, well covered frame, stood a tad down in pasterns, showed nicely and
moved steadily.
ChD 1st Brunt’s Ch Divnyi Drug Dar. 5yr old male with a beautiful bloom of quality about him. He
had a striking well-balanced wedge-shaped head when seen from above, it was perfectly
proportioned to his body, with dark, expressive, almond shaped, obliquely set dark eyes well
defined spectacles. Small, leaf shaped ears that were high set and carried erect, dark muzzle,
distinct stop and good mouth with correct dentition and bite. He has a nicely balanced, shortcoupled
body, deep brisket, well sprung ribs, pleasing rear quarters and correct tail set and
carriage. He was in excellent coat being harsh and off standing with nicely feathered legs front and
rear. He showed well and moved cleanly and briskly with sufficient reach in front and adequate
thrust from the rear and I was pleased to award him the DCC. 2nd Miles & Dean’s Ch Neradmik
Family Affair With Lekkerbek. Nice male of 11yrs and still in tip top condition. His head was nicely
balanced with everything fitting comfortably together, he had dark expressive eyes, small wellplaced
ears and good muzzle and mouth. He had a nicely arched neck with large ruff. I liked his
body, it was shapely, short, compact and he showed a sharp profile outline. He was in good coat
and copiously feathered down to his hocks. He handled well and moved easily and freely around
the ring with a sure-footed even gait keeping his tail curled over the back on the go. 3rd Harris’s Ch
Amikirs Lover Boy For Watchkeys. Lovely boy of 3yrs, thought him to be my winner, but looked a
tad small for me and his tail kept coming loose from back thus completely ruining his profile outline.
VD. 1st Hopkins Int Ch Quasars Brilliant Light Van Het Earlskamp Serenaubach. Super male of
7yrs with lovely typical head piece incorporating dark almond shaped obliquely set eyes, well
placed small ears, good muzzle and mouth. This boy was nicely balanced with a good front
assembly and had a short coupled shapely body, good forehand assembly and pleasing rear
quarters. He handled and moved nicely. I was pleased to award him BOV. 2nd Hickson’s Ch
Kichigai Only The Lonely. Another good-un with a lot to like, sturdy male of 8yrs old with good
head properties, nicely arched neck and large ruff, pleasing forehand and rear angulation. He had
a short, sturdy, shapely body with good topline and correct tailset and carriage. He showed and
moved well. 3rd Bennett’s Byquy Rich Gent. Nice male of 9yrs old, lovely to go over, balanced and
all of a piece with good head and well-proportioned shapely body, however, kept dropping his tail
impairing profile outline.
MPB 58. 1st Tew’s Bargeway Breeze On By. Beautiful baby of 7mth with so much about her to like,
with a well-balanced wedged shaped head, well used small ears, lovely expressive eyes, super
mouth and bite, and correct lip placement. She had a shapely neck that was relatively long and set
on shoulders that were well laid back. She had a super shapely well covered, short compact body
and profusely coated lion-like ruff. I liked her excellent rear quarters, well feathered tail that was
set on high and tightly curled over the back. This girl was put down in tip top coat and condition,
she showed well, and moved steadily with a sure-footed gait and I was pleased to award her
RBPIS. 2nd Brunt’s Zandvoort Moonlight. Strong willed bitch of 6mths with a mind of her own thus
making it very difficult for me to assess, however, when she managed to stop bouncing and stand
still long enough, I caught a quick flash, and she looked nice. However, she was having such a
good time, that I could not assess her movement. Such a cutie, but for goodness sake, if not for
my sanity, get her to training school before she comes under me again…please.
PB 1st Marfleet’s Flatmeer Fleur Krystal. Nice bitch of 11mths with pleasing head good eyes,
spectacles, high set ears, dark muzzle and pleasing mouth, I loved her expression. She had a
good front with well laid-back shoulder’s, pleasing body shape, correct rear quarters. She was in
good coat and condition, and she showed and moved well. 2nd Brunt’s Zandvoort Moonlight.
Repeat. 3rd.Church’s Tykees I’m Not Gonna Lie. Nice bitch of 11 mths with a lovely shapely body
that was short and compact. She had a pleasing head with dark expressive eyes, small wellplaced
ears and good muzzle and mouth. She was in good coat, showed nicely and moved
steadily.
JB 1st Brunt’s Zandvoort Graces Secret. Excellent bitch of 12 mths, that was not handled to
advantage. She had a well-balanced beautiful head with good eyes, ears, muzzle and mouth. She
had a pleasing front assembly with well laid shoulders, nicely boned straight front legs down to
well knuckled feet. Her body was compact and all of a piece, and she showed a pleasing profile
outline. She was in excellent coat and condition, and she moved well. 2nd Church’s Tykees Soul
Searching. Super bitch of 1yr with very pretty head, a tad smaller than1st. She was very well put
together with well-balanced head, good eyes with well-defined spectacles, dark muzzle and good
mouth with correct dentition and bite. She had a nicely arched neck with large ruff, a shapely body,
her quarters were pleasing, and she was in good coat and condition. She showed well and moved
steadily. 3rd Marshall’s Davonia’s Hakuna Matata. More substantial bitch of 1yr with typical head
piece that was nicely balanced to body. She had a good neck and shoulder placement, shapely
well covered body, pleasing rear quarters. She was in good coat and condition, and she showed
and moved well.
SYB 1st Hopkin’s Serenaubach Andromeda. Moderately sized, beautifully balanced, sturdy bitch of
14mths with a stunning head piece. She had delightful, dark expressive eyes that were obliquely
set, medium sized and displaying the well-defined spectacles and lovely foxy expression we like to
see in this breed. I liked her small, pointed, triangular shaped ears that were carried erect and sethigh
on skull. She had a dark muzzle, distinct stop and good mouth with correct dentition and bite.
She had a well-shaped neck of standard length and a good forehand assembly with pleasing layback
of shoulder. This bitch had a super shapely well covered frame that was short, compact, and
well knit, and nicely angulated rear quarters. She was put down in tip-top coat and condition with
good ruff and well feathered rear. She carried her tail neatly over her back forming a lovely rich
plume. She showed well, she handled well, and she moved unswervingly around the ring taking
strides of equal length that were both clean and brisk with nice reach in front and pleasing thrust
from behind that was both economical and pleasing to see. I liked her very much and was pleased
to award her the BCC & BIS. 2nd Gate’s Winklestar Alsephina Via Lacetrom. Another super bitch
of 19mths with so much about her to like. She was a tad taller than 1st with a profuse coat and
wonderful bloom of quality. She was nicely balanced and all of a piece with very pretty head
showing expressive dark eyes that were almond shaped and obliquely set with well-defined
spectacles. She had neat ears, a dark muzzle, distinct stop, and good mouth with correct dentition
and bite. She stood four square; had a nicely arched neck with large ruff, well laid shoulders and
nicely boned straight front legs down to round well knuckled feet. Her body was compact, shapely,
and well covered with well sprung ribs, deep brisket, good topline, correct tail set & carriage with
tail curled nicely over back producing a beautifully balanced profile outline. She was in good coat,
and she moved well.
PGB 14. 1st Church’s Tykees We Go Solo. Lovely bitch of 2yrs with beautifully balanced wedged
shaped head when seen from above, she had well used small ears, lovely dark expressive eyes,
well-defined spectacles and good lip placement and nice mouth. She had a profusely coated neck
that was let into well laid shoulders, excellent rear quarters, super shapely well covered body with
pleasing topline, tail set and carriage. She was put down in tip top coat and condition and she
showed and moved well. 2nd Saunders Liefkees Aleda. Naughty bitch of 2yrs that needs robust
training if owner wants to progress, as she’s worth it. She has a lovely clean, dry balanced head
with all pieces fitting correctly one with the other. She had a good neck and shoulder, pleasing
forehand, super shapely body, nice rear quarters, correct topline and tail set and she went well
when settled. 3rd Paterson’s Eastkees Black Orchard. Smaller, well-knit bitch of 18mths with good
head properties, pleasing body of correct hight and length. She was all of a piece with accurate
front and rear quarters and she was in good coat and condition and showed well.
LB 6. 1st Brunt’s Goldgin Chanel. 3yr old bitch with attitude; she had a lovely well balanced fox-like
head, the best of eyes being dark, medium sized, almond shaped and with well-defined spectacles.
Her mouth was good with correct dentition and bite, ears were well-placed, small, pointed and
firmly erect and she had a dark muzzle of moderate length. She had a super neck and front
assembly, short-coupled compact body with straight back line slightly sloping. I liked her bone, rib
cage, depth of brisket, rear quarters and correct tail set and carriage. The bitch showed and
moved well and was in excellent coat and condition and I was pleased to award her the RBCC &
RBIS. 2nd Church’s Tykees It’s Just A Phase. Beautifully balanced bitch of 3yrs with lots to
appreciate with a nicely balanced wedged shaped head showing the well-defined spectacles we
look for in this breed. She had well used small ears, almond shaped expressive eyes that were
obliquely set and good mouth with correct dentition and bite. She had a profusely coated neck that
was let into well laid shoulders, super shapely body and excellent rear quarters. She was put down
in tip top coat and condition and she showed and moved steadily. 3rd Johnston’s Tykees Full Of
Chaos. Another naughty girl with a lot to say and I just wished I knew what. She definitely liked the
sound of her own voice and kept at it, she persisted, we endured, unfortunately. This bitch very
smart with super head properties, shapely well-balanced body, correct angles front and back,
super smart profile outline, tip top coat and condition and she went well. She was an entertaining
character with super attitude
OB. 1st Marfleet’s Flatmeer Fleur’s Krystal. Very well-schooled 4yr old, handled and shown
beautifully with a stunning profile outline. She had a lovely well-balanced head with dark
expressive almond shaped eyes, good ears that were firmly erect, moderately sized dark muzzle,
distinct stop and good mouth with correct dentition and bite. I liked her short coupled shapely body,
deep brisket, spring of ribs, pleasing rear quarters and correct tail set and carriage. She was in
excellent coat and condition and moved well. 2nd Ring’s Neradmik Tantrams N Tiaras. Cobby little
bitch of 3yrs, in full coat but did not want to show and kept dropping her tail. She appeared to be
very well made with a nice head and shapely body and she went well too.
CHB 1st Marfleet’s Flatmeer Dilly. Super bitch of 3yrs with lots of attitude. Her coat was full and
harsh, forelegs well feathered, she had a dense ruff and profuse trousers. She had good head
properties with everything fitting comfortably together, she had dark expressive eyes, small wellplaced
ears and good mouth and muzzle. She had a super shapely well covered body that was
short, compact, and well-knit; she showed a sharp profile outline both standing and on the go;
stood on good legs and feet and won this class on her sure-footed movement.
2nd Sharp-Bale’s Neradmik Pandora’s Box. Super youngster of 20mths with lovely head and
shapely well covered body. She had good eyes, ears, muzzle and mouth and well-defined
spectacles. She was very well constructed with nice neck and pleasing forehand assembly, well
boned front legs down to strong pasterns and well knuckled feet. She was short coupled with a
shapely well covered body and pleasing rear quarters, was in good coat and condition and
showed well. 3rd Redler& Wheatley’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World. Another nice bitch of 3yrs
that was nicely balanced with lovely head showing good eyes, ears, muzzle and mouth and welldefined
spectacles. She had a short shapely body, nice front, and rear quarters, was in good coat
and condition and showed well.
VB. 1st Hopkins Int Ch Quasars Brilliant Light Van Het Earlskamp Serenaubach. Super bitch of
13yrs totally belying her age. She still looked the part with her lovely well balanced fox-like head
that was wedge-shaped and perfectly proportioned to her body. She had dark expressive almond
eyes and well-defined spectacles. Her body was compact and well knit, she had clean, well laid
shoulders, good straight front legs down to strong pasterns and well knuckled feet. She showed
and moved well and was in good coat and condition and I was pleased to award her BV. 2nd
Passmore’s Torrikees Victoria’s Secret. 12yr old bitch in full coat and super condition. She was
well balanced with a lovely head, good neck and shoulders, pleasing front and rear quarters. She
had a firm topline and correct tail set carried flat to her body She showed and moved well. 3rd
Saunders Liefkees Adina. Another lovely veteran of 7yrs. She was nicely balanced with pleasing
head properties, good neck, correct front assembly, and she had a short coupled shapely body.
She had pleasing rear quarters and was nicely balanced throughout. She showed nicely and
moved steadily.
Margaret Wildman.

Judge: Laura Newman

What a wonderful privilege to be invited to judge this show.  Thank you to committee members for the organisation including the beautiful rosettes and special awards.  Thank you to exhibitors. The Keeshonden entered today were presented beautifully and I found all to be in very good health.  For breeding and the future of the breed I would like to note here that there are quite a lot of shoulders with a straighter angulation than desired.  I think the illustrated breed standard created by the Keeshond Club is very helpful in showing what we are aiming for.  The best movement was in the dogs with the well sloped shoulder angulation.  Temperaments were super and I enjoyed meeting each and every exhibit.  I had a wonderful day thank you.

Best in Show: FEDELI’S Aragorn Elessar Elfiyskiy Berill

Best Opposite Sex in Show: SHARP-BALE’S Neradmik Shimmer N Shine

Reserve Best in Show:  BRUNT’S Ch Divnyi Drug Dar

Best Puppy in Show: BENNETT’S Zandvoort Mr Sunshine

Best Opposite Sex Puppy: GREGORY’S Amikirs Karrie

Best Veteran In Show: GREGORY’S Ch Amikirs Bubblelicious

Best Opposite Sex Veteran: LINDSAY’S Mezanda Merry Starshower

 

 

Class 1. Baby Puppy Dog (0 entries)

Class 2. Baby Puppy Bitch (0 entries)

Class 3. Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry) Abs: 0

1^st: FEDELI’S Neradmik First Noel

Good size for a youngster, square and compact.  Head was well proportioned, wedge shaped, and eye of correct size, set and colour which completed a lovely expression. Well sprung ribs and good width in forequarters.  Coat of clear colour and contrast, completing a typical profile.  Went well on the move for a youngster and I am sure will tighten up with maturity.  Very promising.

Class 4. Puppy Dog (1 entry) Abs: 0

1^st: BENNETT’S Zandvoort Mr Sunshine

Mature, strong bone for his age and with a splendid coat, this young dog has a striking ring presence. Alert expression. Well arched neck. Head correctly shaped and proportioned.  His clear spectacle markings frame eyes of good shape and colour.  Ears a little on the larger side.  Strong front and rear quarters with sound construction and consequently he moved well. Cat-like feet. He carries well plumed tail high.  I really liked his dark colour and contrasts. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show

Class 5. Junior Dog (4 entries) Abs: 0

1^st: ROSE’S Amikirs Uncle Fester with Esorkees

At 10 months of age a striking youngster with strong bone.  Front quarters constructed well and I noted his correct slope of shoulder.  Equally sound in rear.  Consequently, movement also sound. High set tail and well carried, completing a nice profile with arched neck. Wedge shaped head, and excellent alert expression with small neat ears, clear spectacle markings and eye of correct colour and shape. Dark colouring and clear coat contrasts.

2^nd: CHURCH’S Voila Mon Vadim Damour for Tykees

Different in type to 1 but also with many excellent features. Square and short coupled with a good reach of neck giving him a great profile.  More upright in shoulder construction. Lovely expression. Eyes dark in colour and almond shaped. His coat is lighter in shade but with clear markings.  Quite a lot of pencilling on feet which will hopefully reduce with maturity. He was not moving his best today. 

3^rd: MATTHEWS, MATTHEWS AND LEE’S Valindale A Touch of Royale

Different again in style to 1 and 2.  Alert expression and showed a very likeable character.  His head is great, wedge shaped with small neat ears, dark eyes and excellent coat with clear colour contrasts.  He was slightly longer in the body compared with those placed above and similar to 2 being more upright in shoulder construction. Another one who made his owner work very hard on the move!

Class 6. Yearling Dog (1 entry) Abs: 0

1^st: MILES, DEAN, CULLEN AND CULLEN’S Ch Skyline’s Outlander at Lekkerbek

Compact dog with tail set high.  Straight in front and rear quarters and went well on the move when viewed from both front and behind. Cat-like feet. Good reach of neck and spring of ribs. Nice alert expression with clearly defined spectacles. Small, neat ears set well on a correctly proportioned wedge shaped head. Coat of good colour, nice dark sides showing clear contrasts. 

Class 7. Post Graduate Dog (0 entries)

Class 8. Limit Dog (3 entries) Abs: 1

1^st: GATE’S Winklestar Alnair via Lacetrom

Compact dog with alert expression.  Excellent quality and construction although smaller in size.  Well proportioned body and short coupled. Correct shoulder angulation, and conformation correct in the rear quarters also. Tightly curled tail carried high.  Good movement when viewed from both front and side.  Head with excellent typical features and coat of good colour with dark sides and clear contrasts. 

2^nd: CHURCH’S Shelderon Stemmig Sage with Tykees

Soundly constructed dog. Lots of good features although longer cast than 1 and lacking some coat today so this impacted profile.  Straight front and back quarters when viewed from front and rear.  Good movement.  Nice head and expression with good almond shaped eyes of correct dark colour. 

 

Class 9. Open Dog (2 entries) Abs: 0

1^st: FEDELI’S Aragorn Elessar Elfiyskiy Berill

Really outstanding quality in all aspects of confirmation.  He is on the smaller side of the spectrum however his excellent all-round construction and consequently being the best mover of the day meant that he is very deserving of his award.  He has strong bone, is well-muscled and has a good substance to his body.  Good spring of rib. Short coupled, good reach of neck with a high set tail which completed a superb outline.  Correct angulation at shoulder and straight front and rear quarters.  His movement was excellent, brisk and on point.  Head was wedge shape with correctly set almond shaped eyes.  Ears were neat. Clear spectacle markings. Expression was alert.  Coat was of super colour contrast, and correct texture. Dog CC and Best in Show

2^nd: LINDSAY’S Mezanda Mystic Starman

Another quality dog presenting an excellent outline. Soundly built but more upright in the shoulder.  Strong bone and well sprung rib and arched neck. Nice head with well set ears.  Alert expression. A striking dog with coat of correct colour and markings.  A little unsettled on the move today.

Class 10. Champion Dog (3 entries) Abs: 0

1^st: BRUNT’S Ch Divnyi Drug Dar

Excellent quality dog.  Short coupled with high set tail.  Good length of neck and excellent typical profile. Sound front and rear quarters. Catlike feet.  Nice expression with correct head with almond shaped eyes and clear spectacle markings.  Clear coat colour with good contrasts. Moved very well indeed.  Reserve DCC and Reserve Best in Show

2^nd: RING’S Ch Neradmik Shine On Harvey Moon

Another excellent dog with a high set tail and short coupled which completed a lovely compact outline.  Well proportioned pleasing head.  A bit rounder in eye than 1. Movement was sound but when viewed from the front was not as strong as 1. Striking coat of good colour and contrasts and liked his dark sides. 

3^rd: FITCHES’ Ch Samoykees Harbour Lights

Charming dog and well presented.  I really liked his expression and his coat colour and contrast.  He has a good reach of neck and excellent profile.  His eyes are a little lighter than those placed above him.  Movement was sound.

Class 11. Veteran Dog (3 entries) Abs: 1

1^st: LINDSAY’S Mezanda Merry Starshower

This 10 year old is of beautiful construction.  He stands square and has an excellent profile with well arched neck of good length.  Very strong bone, short coupled and tail set high and tightly curled.  Coat of clear colour and contrasts.  Lots to like about his head but slightly larger ears than some.  Movement was excellent. Best Veteran Dog and Best Opposite Sex Veteran

2^nd: MILES, CULLEN and BROWN’S Ch Rossvale’s Legacy for Lekkerbek

Aged 12 and another great mover.  Well-constructed in front and rear quarters. High set tail. Missing a bit of coat today which impacted his profile.  Well-proportioned head with a lovely expression.  Such a likeable boy clearly enjoying his day out.

Class 12. Minor Puppy Bitch (2 entries) Abs: 0

1^st: RING’S Neradmik Tinseltown at Baleissa

Compact with excellent outline. Correct shoulder angulation. Sound construction of front and rear quarters and movement was very good.  Alert, foxy expression. Wedge shaped head. Small, well placed ears.  Dark, almond shaped eyes.  Certainly one to watch.

2^nd: PASSMORE’S Torrikees You Wear It Well

Very close to 1 indeed.  Also of nice size and strong bone, slightly longer in the body than 1.  Movement very good. Good reach of neck. Catlike feet and coat of good colour and contrast. Pretty head with correct proportions and features.  Alert expression and showed very well.

Class 13. Puppy Bitch (1 entry) Abs: 0

1^st: FITCHES’ Samoykees Ippolitas Kisses

Nicely presented puppy.  Showing well. Good construction and went very well on the move with a nice brisk action. Tail set high and carried well.  Nice profile. Coat of clear colour and contrasts.  Wedge shape head with correctly set small, neat ears. Dark muzzle. Eyes were excellent almond shape.  Whilst alone in this class she was very deserving of a first place position.

Class 14. Junior Bitch (2 entries) Abs:0

1^st: TEW’S Bargeway Crystal Clear

Lovely young female who showed and moved beautifully.  Excellent shoulder, front and rear quarters very well constructed. High set tail, carried well on the move.  Won the class on her movement. Pretty head with alert expression. Head was wedge shaped and eye shape and colour excellent.  Small neat ears.  Coat of clear contrasts.

2^nd: GREGORY’S Amikirs Karrie

Another lovely youngster. Nice size and maturity for her age. Well constructed in front and rear. Good profile.  Was not moving as well as 1 in the rear.  Coat of good colour, contrasts and quantity. Excellent alert expression. Head wedge shaped and eye shape/ colour excellent.  10 months of age so was able to compete for Best Puppy Bitch which she won. Best Opposite Sex Puppy.

Class 15. Yearling Bitch (0 entries)

Class 16. Post Graduate Bitch (4 entries) Abs: 0

1^st: TEW’S Bargeway Breeze On By

Excellent type and what I would call a very classic looking Keeshond.  Beautiful profile and short coupled.  Straight front and rear quarters.  Good shoulder angulation.  Excellent mover, nice and brisk, one of the best of the day.  Femanine head with alert expression.  Small neat ears, set well.  Dark eyes of correct shape with clear spectacle markings.  Coat of clear colour and contrast. Reserve BCC.

2^nd DEARMAN and HENSON’S Zandvoort Eternal Flame for Pyrekees

Nice female with plenty of features to like.  Good overall profile.  High set tail carried well.  Alert expression and nice wedge shape head.  Dark almond shape eyes with clear spectacle markings. In good coat. Dark coat with clear contrasts. A bit more pencilling to feet than preferred.  Also sound on the move.

3^rd CHURCH’S Tykees Soul Searching

Strong bone and built soundly.  Missing some coat today which affected overall outline.  Good reach of neck. Nice alert expression.  Head has correct proportions and clear markings.  A little narrow in front movement but otherwise movement flowed well.

Class 17. Limit Bitch (6 entries) Abs: 2

1^st : CHURCH’S Tykees We Go Solo

Nice sized female. Very classic looking in type.  Beautiful profile with excellent reach of neck, high set tail, carried well. Short coupled.  Strong bone and sound front and rear quarters. Movement a little wide in front but had a brisk action and good when viewed from the size.  Pretty head which is wedge shaped and eyes are of dark colour and almond shape.  Showed very well for her handler with an alert expression.  Coat of clear colour and contrasting markings. 

2^nd: BRUNT’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret

Nice profile, good reach of neck, short coupled and well set tail. Sound construction in front and rear quarters. Good spring of rib. Preferred the head of 1. Alert expression. Not so settled on the move today. Liked her coat of good dark colour and clean contrasts and correct texture. 

3^rd: MARFLEET’S Flatmeer Fleur’s Krystal

Another very sound female with lots to like.  Out of coat today so this affected her overall profile. Longer cast than 1 and 2. Good construction of front and rear quarters. Well set tail, carried high.  Sound mover.  Nice well set eyes of correct shape and colour.  Neat ears with alert expression and showed well for her owner.

Class 18. Open Bitch (5 entries) Abs:2

1^st: SHARP-BALE’S Neradmik Shimmer N Shine

Striking female in good coat and well presented.  Great outline and reach of neck.  High set tail.  Short coupled.  Very sound in construction with good strong bone and correct shoulder angulation. Well sprung ribs. Catlike feet.  Moved briskly and on point when viewed from the side. Straight in front and rear. Foxy, alert expression. Excellent wedge shaped head in correct proportion.  Nice dark eyes which are almond shape. Super neat ears which were well set.  Plentiful coat of good colour and texture. Bitch CC and Best Opposite Sex in Show

2^nd : GREGORY’S Ch Amikirs Lovealicious

Another excellent female.  Good profile but a little longer in body than 1.  Good conformation and consequently sound on the move.  Well proportioned head.  Eyes almond shape and nice dark colour. Clear spectacle markings. Neat ears. In good coat which showed nice dark contrasts. 

3^rd:  BRUNT’S Goldgin Chanel

Nice profile but a bit out of coat today.  Straight in front and rear quarters when viewed from in front and behind. Sound movement.  Correct head, well proportioned. Eyes a little on the paler side.  Alert expression and showed well.

Class 19. Champion Bitch (2 entries) Abs:1

1^st: FITCHES’ Ch Sofia Loren Della Ginevrina

Lovely quality female.  Sound conformation in front and rear with good shoulder angulation. This showed in her excellent movement.  Good reach of neck and high set tail completing a great profile.  Neat catlike feet.  Foxy head and alert expression. Eyes nice and dark in colour and almond shape.  Coat of correct colour, contrast and texture.  Presented beautifully.

2^nd: MATTHEWS, MATTHEWS AND LEE’S Ch Winklestar Aurora at Valindale

Another lovely female, very striking with excellent show presence. Well built in front and rear with strong bone. Well arched neck. Short coupled. Nice expression but slightly rounder in eye shape. Lovely dark sides showing a great colour contrast.  Movement was very good indeed.

Class 20. Veteran Bitch (2 entries) Abs: 1

1^st: GREGORY’S Ch Amikirs Bubblelicious

12 ½ years of age and one of the best movers of the day.  Really sound in body, excellent shoulder angulation and construction of front and rear quarters. Beautifully balanced profile. Head wedge shaped with dark almond shaped eyes. Ears well placed with alert expression. Coat of good colour and contrasts. Best Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran in Show

2^nd: GATE’S Ch Lacetrom Shuna

10 years of age and another good mover.  Excellent all-round in conformation and good angulation of shoulder.  Nice high set tail, carried well.  Head of correct proportions with nice neat ears, although preferred the head of 1. Good coat.  Alert, pleasing expression. Showed very well indeed.

 

 

Results of Open Show held on 25th January 2025 at Roade Village Hall.

Judge Tony Paczkowski

BEST IN SHOW: Ch Kitchigais’s Only The Lonely
RES BEST IN SHOW: Ch Divnyl Drug Dar (IMP RUS)
BEST OPPOSITE SEX: Devonia Black Pearl
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW: Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: Bargeway Crystal Clear
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY: Voila Mon Vadim D’amour for Tykees

Baby Puppy Dog 1. Zandvoort Mr Sunshine

Minor Puppy Dog (2 entries 1 abs)
1. Valindale A Touch of Royale

Puppy Dog (1 entry)
1. Voila Mon Vadim D’amour for Tykees (BEST PUPPY DOG)

Junior Dog (2 entries)
1. Winklestar Namid
2. Skyline’s Outlander at Lekkerbek (IMP USA)

Special Yearling Dog (0 entries)

Novice Dog (0 entries)

Post Graduate Dog (1 entry 1 abs)

Limit Dog (4 entries, 2 absent)

1. Liefkees Assisi
2. Quest Eastkees Del Monte Dranone (IMP ITA)

Open Dog (5 entries, 1 abs)

1. Ch Divnyl Drug Dar (IMP RUS) (RES BEST DOG)
2. Arabesque At Devonia (Imp Rus)
3. Winklestar Deneb at Valindale
4. Ch Dianakees Inspector morse

Veteran Dog (3 entries)

1. Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely (BEST DOG, BEST VET DOG)
2. Ch Neradmik Family Affair with Lekkerbek
3. Byquy Rich Gent
4. Sheldon Stemming Sage with Tykees

Minor Puppy Bitch (1 entry)

1. Bargeway Crystal Clear (BEST PUPPY BITCH)

Puppy Bitch (0 entries)

Junior Bitch (3 entries)

1. Bargeway Breeze On By
2. Zandvoort Moonlight
3. Eastkees Amber Moon

Special Yearling Bitch (0 entries)

Novice Bitch (0 entries)

Post Graduate Bitch (3 entries)

1. Zandvoort Grace’s secret
2. Eastkees Lily Of The Valley
3. Tykees Soul Searching

Limit Bitch (2 entries, 1 abs)

1. Goldgin Chanel (IMP RUS) (RES BEST BITCH)

Open Bitch (6 entries, 2 abs)

1. Devonia Black Pearl (BEST BITCH)
2. Ch Keitakees You Are My World
3. Ch Amikirs Lovealicious
4. Ch Winklestar Aurora At Valindale JW

Veteran Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent)

1. Ch Amikirs Bubblelicious JW (BEST VET BITCH)
2. Torrikees Made In Heaven at Devonia VW

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The Keeshond Club Open Show 25/01/2025
I would like to thank the Officers & Committee for the kind invitation to judge the Show and for their warm welcome and hospitality throughout the day. Many thanks also to my 2 efficient Stewards Karen & John and to the exhibitors for showing your dogs on the day.

DOGS.
BABY PUPPY DOG (1:0) 1st: Bennett’s ZANDVOORT MR SUNSHINE
A 4 month old confident and playful puppy with everything in the right place for his age. Head of correct proportions with a dark eye and muzzle. Compact in shape carrying typical puppy coat. A promising puppy. BBPIS

MPD (2:1) 1st. Mathews, Mathews & Lee’s VALINDALE A TOUCH OF ROYALE
6 month old who is compact with good head properties , dark almond shaped eyes and well shaped ears. His body is well developed for his age. As expected, his movement was very exuberant but when he did settle he showed off his lovely shape in profile.

PD (1:0) 1st Church’s VOILA SOUL SEARCHING FOR TYKEES (Imp FRA)
Compact & balanced 9 month old with attractive coat shadings. He has wedge shaped head with well shaped ears, dark eye and dark muzzle and defined stop. Straight forelegs and good width of chest and depth of brisket with a level back and high set tail. His movement is brisk and sound. Well handled and presented. Very promising puppy. RBPIS.

JD (2:0) 1st Johnstone & Atkinson’s WINKELSTAR NAMID.
A Youngster with a square outline and good coat markings . He has a well proportioned wedge shaped head sporting dark ears and muzzle correct shaped eyes and spectacles. He has a neck of moderate length with a ruff developing ,level back, sloping shoulders, straight forelegs and round tight feet. Preferred his size & balanced to the winner.
2nd Miles, Dean, Cullen & Cullen SKYLINE’S OUTLANDER AT LEKKERBEK (Imp USA)
Compact well bodied 16 month old with a profuse coat. Wedge shape head with a dark muzzle, and definite stop. He has a good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs and well- muscled HQ’s. Moved well in profile with a short brisk action.

LD (4:2) 1st Downes LIEFKEES ASSISI JW.
A balanced compact dog with defined coat markings & shadings. Good head properties with dark muzzle , dark almond shaped eyes with defined spectacles. A moderate length of neck, level back and well sloped shoulders. He is well bodied with good depth of brisket and muscular HQ’s and round feet. He has an attractive marked coat of a good texture with a large ruff.
2nd Pattison’s QUEST’ EASTKEES DEL MONTE DRAGONE (Imp ITA)
4 year old compact dog with well defined coat shadings with dense ruff. He has a wedge shaped head with ears of a good size & shape, dark eye and dark muzzle. Moderate length of neck with a level back and muscular HQ’s. Moves with a brisk action keeping his shape in profile.

OD: (5:1) 1s Brunt’s CH. DIVNYL DRUG DAR (Imp RUS)
A lovely balanced compact dog with a profuse harsh coat with black guard hairs and dense ruff. Correct head proportions with a flat skull, well set ears, dark eye, defined spectacles, dark muzzle and good pigment. He has a strong neck, well sloped shoulders, level back and a high set tail which he carries well over his back. His forelegs are straight with good feathering and tight round feet. His movement is sound and brisk keeping his shape on the move. RBD & RBIS
2nd Marshall’s ARABESQUE AT DEVONIA (Imp RUS)
6 year old compact dog with a profuse cost and defined shading. Good head properties with well defined spectacles, well set ears and dark muzzle. He has a moderate length neck, level back, firm loin and muscular HQ’s which are covered in profuse coat .He moves around the ring in a clean brisk action keeping a balanced outline. Well handled.
3rd Mathews, Mathews & Lee CH. WINKLESTAR DENEB AT VALINDALE
2 year old with a balanced outline with good head proportions, dark eyes with desired spectacles and a dark muzzle. He is well bodied with good depth of brisket, spring of rib and firm loin. He has a profuse coat with a dense ruff. His movement is sound .

VD (4:0) 1st Hickson’s CH. KICHIGAI’S ONLY THE LONELY
9 year old in great condition for his age. He is compact with a square outline and good head proportions. His head has a flat skull with defined stop and correct shaped ears, dark eyes, well defined spectacles all framed with a dense ruff. Good spring of rib, strong loin, good width of chest and depth of brisket with straight forelegs, well-muscled HQ’s and round feet. He has well defined coat shading & dark guard hairs. His movement is light and brisk . BIS & BVIS.
2nd Miles & Dean’s CH. NERADMIK FAMILY AFFAIR WITH LEKKERBEK.
A balanced compact 12 year old with a profuse well marked coat. A wedge shaped head with a dark muzzle and eye and desired spectacles. He has a well- conditioned body with a level back, spring of rib and firm loin. His movement was sound & brisk.
3rd Bennett’s BYQUY RICH GENT
10 year old compact and square in outline. He has a wedge shaped head with good length of muzzle, dark eye and defined spectacles. Strong neck, good depth of brisket and well sprung ribcage. He has a harsh coat with a dense ruff. Moved soundly
BITCHES.

MPB (1:0) 1st Tew’s BARGEWAY CRYSTAL CLEAR
8 month old with a lovely outline & size with a well marked attractive coat. She has a feminine head with dark eyes and muzzle. She has moderately long neck, level back and firm loin. She is advanced in body with a good width of chest and spring of rib, well-muscled HQ’s and round tight feet. She moved around the ring with a light brisk action . Should have a bright future. Delighted to award her BPIS

JB (3:0) 1st Tew’s BARGEWAY BREEZE ON BY
A balanced compact b. with good head properties with dark eyes with defined spectacles and dark ears of a correct size & shape. She has a wide chest, well ribbed level back and good tail carriage. She has straight forelegs with well-muscled HQ’s and tight round feet. Attractive coat markings & shading.
2nd Brunt’s ZANDVOORT MOONLIGHT
Compact with a square outline carrying a well marked profuse coat and ruff. She has a wedge shaped head with dark eyes, good ear placement. She has a neck of a good length, level topline, depth of brisket and well sprung ribs, Very close up to the winner.
3rd Pattison’s EASTKEES AMBER MOON
13 month old with square outline and feminine head. She has a wedge shaped head with dark eye, defined spectacles & stop. Her neck is of a moderate length with level topline and firm loin. Would like just a little more width in forechest. She carries a coat of good texture with a dense ruff . Moved with a sound brisk action.

PGB (3:0) 1st Brunt’s ZANDVOORT GRACE’S SECRET
Lovel compact balanced b. with a harsh coat & dense ruff. Feminine head with a dark eye and defined spectacles. Well bodied with depth of brisket and good spring of ribs, level back & firm loin & muscular HQ’s. She moved with sound brisk action.
2nd Pattison’s EASTKEES LILY OF THE VALLEY
13 month old compact & balanced with a feminine head, dark almond shaped eyes, defined spectacles & good ear set. She has a good width of chest, spring of rib and straight forelegs. Her coat is of a good texture with defined markings. Moved soundly.
3rd Church’s TYKEES SOUL SEARCHING
21 month old with a balanced outline and wedge shaped head ,dark muzzle & defined stop. She is well bodied with a depth of brisket, spring of rib & well muscle HQ’s. She moved soundly.

LB (2:1) 1st Brunt’s GOLDGIN CHANEL (Imp RUS)
Compact with a square outline. She has a head of correct proportions with dark eyes and well set ears of a correct shape. She has a neck of moderate length, level topline and good tail set. She has good width of chest, spring of rib , well sloped shoulders and straight forelegs. Her coat is harsh with define colour shading. She moves with a straight brisk action, RBB

OB (6:2) 1st Marshall’s DEVONIA BLACK PEARL
Almost 5 years old. She is balanced with a square outline carrying a profuse coat and dense ruff. Feminine wedge shaped head with dark eyes, defined spectacles, well set ears & dark muzzle. She is well bodied with depth of brisket, spring of rib, straight forelegs & round feet. Her topline is level with a firm loin and good tail carriage . She moves briskly keeping her lovely shape in profile. BB & BOS.
2nd Redler’s CH. KEITAKEES YOU ARE MY WORLD.
3 year old compact b. with such a feminine head. Her head is well proportioned with dark almond shaped eyes, dark ears of the desired shape, defined stop & defined spectacles give her a lovely feminine expression. She is well bodied with a moderate length of neck and good tail carriage. She carries an attractive well marked profuse coat and dense ruff.
3rd Gregory’s CH. AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS JW.
A 4 year old with a square outline carrying a straight harsh coat. She has a feminine head with a dark eye & muzzle. She is well bodied with straight forelegs & round feet. Moved soundly with a brisk sharp action.

VB (3:1) 1st Gregory’s CH. AMIKIRS BUBBLELICIOUS JW
Almost 12 years old with a square outline who is good condition despite her age. Feminine head with well set ears and defined spectacles. Well bodied with level back, good tail carriage, straight forelegs and round feet. Moved well with a light brisk action.
2nd Marshall’s TORRIKEES MADE IN HEAVEN AT DEVONIA JW
10 year old who is balanced in shape with a profuse coat of a good texture & defined shading. Feminine head with level back, good depth of brisket and spring of rib, Moved soundly with a brisk action.
Judge: Tony Paczkowski

Open Show 2025

Results of Open Show held on 27th January 2024 at Roade Village Hall.

Judge Mhaira Aikman

BEST IN SHOW: Ch Keitakees You Are My World
RES BEST IN SHOW: Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely
BEST OPPOSITE SEX: Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW: Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: Zandvoort Grace’s Secret
BEST OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY: Devonia’s Love Wil Find A Way For Manzankees

Minor Puppy Dog (0 entries)

Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1. Devonia’s Love Wil Find A Way For Manzankees (BEST PUPPY DOG)

Junior Dog (1 entry)

1. Watermyth Jewel Of The Nest

Special Yearling Dog (2 entries)
(awaiting photo)
1. Winklestar Deneb At Valindale
2. Dianakees Inspector Morse At Esorkees

Novice Dog (0 entries)

Post Graduate Dog (1 entry)

1. Keitakees Small Town Boy With Manzankees

Limit Dog (2 entries, 1 absent)

1. Shelderon Stemmig Sage With Tykees

Open Dog (6 entries)

1. Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody At Byquy (RESERVE BEST DOG)
2. Arabesque At Devonia (Imp Rus)
3. Divnyi Drug Dar (Imp Rus)
4. Ch Neradmik Kiss Chase With Lekkerbek
5. Rossvale Endeavour To Esorkees

Veteran Dog (3 entries)

1. Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely (BEST DOG, BEST VETERAN DOG)
2. Ch Rossvale’s Legacy For lekkerbek
3. Byquy Rich Gent

Minor Puppy Bitch (1 entry)

1. Amikirs Pritti

Puppy Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)

1. Zandvoort Grace’s Secret (BEST PUPPY BITCH)
2. Devonia’s Hakuna Matata
3. Tykees Soul Searching

Junior Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)

1. Tykees Soul Searching

Special Yearling Bitch (1 entry, 1 absent)

Novice Bitch (1 entry)

1. Zandvoort Grace’s Secret

Post Graduate Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
(awaiting photo)
1. Tykees We Go Solo

Limit Bitch (2 entries)\

1. Tykees Full Of Chaos
2. Tykees It’s just A Phase

Open Bitch (4 entries)

1. Ch Keitakees You Are My World (BEST BITCH)
2. Ch Amikirs Lovealicious JW
3. Ch Kichigai’s Uptown Girl
4. Ch Winklestar Aurora At Valindale JW

Veteran Bitch (3 entries, 2 absent)
(awaiting photo)
1. Torrikees Made In Heaven At Devonia (RESERVE BEST BITCH, BEST VETERAN BITCH)

 

The Keeshond Club, 27/01/24

My thanks to the Club’s hard-working team and exhibitors for a thoroughly enjoyable day. This my first breed club appointment in Keeshonden felt very special, as it was the breed which introduced my family to the world of show dogs back in the mid‘70s. I found some beautiful typey examples, and found myself smiling at the reminder of just how delightfully challenging to show their typical Spitz character can make them!
MPD: No entries. PD(1): 1 Gardner’s Devonia’s Love Wil Find A Way for Manzanakees, 10 months, nice size, well shaped head, used ears well, lovely balanced outline, nice neck, good ribs, lovely tight cat feet, profuse coat of good texture, super movement, dark eye but could be more almond. BPD. JD(1): 1 Axford & Sherwood’s Watermyth Jewel of the Nest, pleasing outline, nice expression, well shaped eye but prefer a shade darker. Super coat with constrast, good body, moved well. Feet could be tighter. YD(2): 1 Lee & Matthews’ Winklestar Deneb at Valindale, good outline, well balanced, good wedge head, lovely eye shape but prefer a little darker. Gorgeous coat & feet, super ears, good tail; 2 Rose’s Dianakees Inspector Morse at Esorkees, super eye for shape & colour, good ears. Profuse coat, good tail.Expression could be foxier. ND: No entries. PGD(1): 1 Gardner’s Keitakees Small Town Boy with Manzanakees, attractive expression, nice ears, dark eye ideally more almond. Lovely feet although pasterns a little soft. Profuse coat. LD(2, 1 absent): 1 Church’s Shelderon Stemmig Sage with Tykees, nice head proportions, Lovely feet, good texture coat, good front & ribs, nice tail, moved well. Could be more compact. OD(6,1): 1 Peck & Matthews’ Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody at Byquy, fabulous size, compact, lovely head & expression, good ears, lovely eye shape. Good construction, cat feet, good coat texture & colour, moved well. RBD; 2 Marshall’s Arabesque at Devona (imp Rus), pushed 1 hard, good head, darker eye than 1 but could be more almond. Super shape, compact, lovely feet, good tail; 3 Brunt’s Divnyi Drug Dar (imp Rus), good overall type & balance, lovely eye shape & colour, good expression, profuse coat, good constrast. Nice feet but turning out a touch. VD(3): 1 Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only the Lonely, 8 years, good balance & outline, super feet & pasterns, wedge head with good expression, dark well shaped eye, good ears, lovely body & mover here but a little wayward in BIS challenge. BD, BOS & RBIS; 2 Miles, Cullen & Brown’s Ch Rossvale’s Legacy for Lekkerbek, 11 years, showed so well, good teeth, lovely feet, moved well. Dark eye, could be more almond but probably due to aging; 3 Bennett’s Byquy Rich Gent, nice outline, good texture coat, super tail, good ears when used, good shape, nice expression.
MPB(1): 1 Gregory’s Amikirs Pritti, 6 months 3 days but full of confidence, nice outline, lovely feet, nice head, dark almond eye, good ears. PB(4,1): 1 Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret, really super compact outline, fabulous head & pencilling, gorgeous feet, moved well. BPB, BPIS; 2 Marshall’s Devonia’s Hakuna Matata, fabulous head, eye dark although prefer more almond. Feet could be better. Good tail, coat texture & markings; 3 Church’s Tykees Soul Searching, really fabulous head, best of eyes, excellent tail. Would like more chest & tighter feet. JB(2,1): 1 T Soul Searching. YB(1): Absent. NB(1): 1 Z Grace’s Secret. PGB(2,1): 1 Church’s Tykees We Go Solo, nice head shape. Good eye colour but prefer more almond. Nice mover, good coat texture. LB(2): Two nice girls. 1 Johnston’s Tykees Full of Chaos, gorgeous head, nice eye & ears, foxy expression, nice ears & tail. Feet could be better; 2 Church’s Tykees It’s Just A Phase, lots to like, but out of coat which also maybe affected darkness of muzzle. Nice mover. OB(4): 1 Redler & Wheatley’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, lovely bitch, good shape & size, lovely head, super ears, nice eye of good colour, neatest of feet, moved beautifully, excellent coat in texture, condition & colour. BB, BIS & litter sister to RBD; 2 Gregory’s Ch Amikirs Lovealicious JW, pushed 1 hard, lovely balance, nice outline, lovely head & eye, nice feet, good coat; 3 Hickson’s Ch Kichigai’s Uptown Girl, nice feet, good size & balance, moved well, good ears. Head not quite the foxiness of 1 & 2 for me. A super class. VB(3,2): 1 Marshall’s Torrikees Made In Heaven at Devonia, attractive head, dark eye, lovely ears of good size, nice feet, good construction, lovely tail, moved well. RBB.
Judge, Mhairi Aikman

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BEST IN SHOW – Open Show January 2024

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best In Show Mr Mark Redler’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, Res BIS, Best Veteran In Show Mr Colin & Miss Natsha Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely and Best Puppy In Show Mrs Gillian Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret.

 

BEST DOG, RES BEST DOG AND PUPPY DOG

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best Dog and Best Veteran Dog Mr Colin & Miss Natsha Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely, Res Best Dog
Mr David Peck’s Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody At Byquy and Best Puppy Dog Mr Steve & Mrs Sisi Gardner’s Devonia’s Love Wil Find a Way For Manzankees.

 

BEST BITCH, RESERVE BEST BITCH AND BEST PUPPY BITCH

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best Bitch Mr Mark Redler’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, Reserve Best Bitch and Best Veteran Bitch Mrs V and Mr S Marshall’s Torrikees Made In Heaven At Devonia and Best Puppy Bitch Gillian Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret.

BEST IN SHOW – Open Show January 2024

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best In Show Mr Mark Redler’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, Res BIS, Best Veteran In Show Mr Colin & Miss Natsha Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely and Best Puppy In Show Mrs Gillian Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret.

 

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BEST DOG, RES BEST DOG AND PUPPY DOG

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best Dog and Best Veteran Dog Mr Colin & Miss Natsha Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely, Res Best Dog
Mr David Peck’s Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody At Byquy and Best Puppy Dog Mr Steve & Mrs Sisi Gardner’s Devonia’s Love Wil Find a Way For Manzankees.

BEST BITCH, RESERVE BEST BITCH AND BEST PUPPY BITCH

Judge Mhaira Aikman with Best Bitch Mr Mark Redler’s Ch Keitakees You Are My World, Reserve Best Bitch and Best Veteran Bitch Mrs V and Mr S Marshall’s Torrikees Made In Heaven At Devonia and Best Puppy Bitch Gillian Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret.

SEE FULL RESULTS