Finnish Lapphund Club of Great
Britain
Championship Show
Judge Mrs Pat Patch
I must thank the Committee of the above club for giving me the
opportunity to judge their Championship Show. It
was a real honour to do so and although I was not well with a
bout of ‘flu I enjoyed my day. The Club looked after me very well
and the Exhibitors were very sporting and congratulated each other, in
the ring, which made for a happy atmosphere. Thank you all.
However, I must say that I was still concerned about the oversize of
some of the youngsters and indeed of a few of the older exhibits. I
hope that some of the breeders will try to breed out this trait.
There
were also a few of the younger dogs who had correct proportions and
type to their heads but they were too small for their bodies at the
time of judging. I know that the head is the last to develop so I hope
that the puppies will become more balanced as they get older. Having
made the above statement I must say that I was extremely pleased
with my overall winners.
DOG C.C.
Res DOG C.C.
BITCH C.C.
Res BITCH C.C.
BEST PUPPY
DOG
BEST PUPPY BITCH
BEST IN SHOW
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW &
BEST OPPOSITE SEX BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
RESERVE PUPPY IN
SHOW
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
BRACE
STUD DOG
BROOD BITCH
Mowatt’s LECIBSIN SALO OF TABANYARUU (IMP FIN) JW
Short’s GLENCHESS ILOLAS
Short’s MILLERMEAD QUINTESSENCE TO GLENCHESS
Cooper’s MARYMEAD MOULIN ROUGE FOR PAVOSKAS
Mitchell’s & Battye’s OBERITZ TROLLKONSTNAR
Allison’s OBERITZ TROLLERI
Short’s MILLERMEAD QUINTESSENCE TO GLENCHESS
Mowatt’s LECIBSIN SALO OF TABANYARUU (IMP FIN) JW
Mitchell’s & Battye’s OBERITZ TROLLKONSTNAR
Allison’s OBERITZ TROLLERI Murray’s ELBERETH MIKKO ShCM
1st Allison’s Brace, 2nd Cooper’s Brace
1st
Jackson’s Ch Int Ch Lux Ch ELBERETH MATKAMIES ShCM, 2nd
Allison’s Lux Ch OBERITZ OIVALLUS (RE-IMP)
1st
Allison’s OBERITZ MARIMEKKO,
2nd
Cooper’s ELBERETH APINA AT PAVOSKAS ShCM
VETERAN DOG – 3 (0)
1st
Murray’s ELBERETH MIKKO ShCM At nearly eight years of age he
is still very fit and in good condition covering the ground well,
with parallel movement fore & aft, keeping his topline on the move.
Head of correct proportions and a good dark eye. As always at one
with his handler.
2nd Allison’s LuxCh OBERITZ OIVALLUS (RE-IMP)
This veteran looks a lot younger than his nearly ten years. Another
good head with a stronger muzzle than 1 but I thought the movement
was rather close behind.
3rd Bright’s SAMBREEZE HAMARA KAAKOA
Nearly nine. This brown male was in really good coat and stood on
correct
oval feet. Well balance throughout with good bone but didn’t mo
ve as well as the other two, today.
SPECIAL VINTAGE DOG – NO ENTRIES
MINOR PUPPY DOG – 5 (0)
1st Mitchell’s & Battye’s OBERITZ
TROLLKONSTNAR What a lovely youngster. For me he is the correct
size and proportion for his age of just six months. Good thick coat and
strong bone. Moved well. His handler needs to put in a little more
training with him being handled by the judge but I was able to see his
teeth, at the last moment. One I would have liked to take home.
2nd
Allan’s & Mowatt’s IMPERIAL STORM SHADOW DU PAYS DE L’AU
RORE A larger puppy than 1 so I hope that he has done most of
his growing. However he was in proportion and balanced
throughout.
3rd
Breakspear’s & Perkins’ ELBERETH VALKOTASSU A very well traine
d puppy. Pleasing head but I would prefer a broader skull, for a
male. Good coat.
4th Ohara’s & Bowler’s ELBERETH MATTI
5th
Clarke’s OBERITZ TROLLNISSE
2
PUPPY DOG – 5 (0)
1st
Eaton’s & Mowatt’s TABANYARUU NALLE ROOPE This puppy was l
arger than the rest but not too large. In outline he stood well, on
good oval feet and kept his topline on the move. Good profuse coat.
Head proportions were correct.
2nd
Breakspear’s & Perkins’ ELBERETH VALKOTASSU 3rd in minor
puppy.
3rd
Ohara’s & Bowler’s ELBERETH MATTI Better behaved, in this class
. Good head with broad muzzle. Ears well placed with a slight tip,
which is perfectly correct as in the standard
4th
Perry’s TABANYARUU NALLE TOIVO
5th
Clarke’s OBERITZ TROLLNISSE
JUNIOR DOG – 4 (0)
1st
French’s ALKANTARA ILOLASSON A lovely wolf sable correct to th
e standard. I will watch his career with interest. Correct balanced
proportions throughout, being slightly longer than tall. Good head
proportions and all male! At the
moment his ears look slightly too big but I’m sure that he will ‘g
row into them’.
2nd
Bower’s & Georgiades’ TABANYARUU KANTRI ALEKSI Well made d
og with good bone. Strong masculine head with tipped ears.
Balanced overall with correct angulation fore and aft. Not the ‘pr
esence’ of 1.
3rd
Breakspear’s & Perkins’ ELBERETH VALKOTASSU As previously
4th
Ohara’s & Bowler’s ELBERETH MATTI
NOVICE DOG – 5 (0)
1st
French’s ALKANTARA ILOLASSON As previously
2nd
Verenne’s INFINDIGO PERSIKKA UKKO Large than 1 but in proport
ion. Enough bone and good oval feet. Moved out well.
3rd
Staden’s ELBERETH KEIJO Another dog of good proportions, in he
ad and body. Preferred the hind movement of 2. 4th
Breakspear’s & Perkins’ ELBERETH VALKOTASSU
5th
Ohara’s & Bowler’s ELBERETH MATTI
YEARLING – 4 (0)
1st
Allison’s GLENCHESS NALLUKKA BY OBERITZ Brown sable in good
coat. Well constructed which showed in his good movement.
Lovely head with soft expression and oval eyes blending with coat
colour. Strong bone as is asked for in smaller than medium sized
dog.
2nd
Staden’s ELBERETH KEIJO As previously but moved better this tim
e.
3rd
Pashley’s & Morrison’s ELBERETH MISKAKARHU A nice dog with a
strong, balanced, masculine head and gentle expression. Spoiled
himself on the move.
4th
Bower’s & Georgiades’ TABANYARUU KANTRI ALEKSI
POST GRADUATE DOG – 6 (0)
1st
White’s GLENCHESS KEIKARI This brown dog I have always a
dmired as he epitomises the breed standard. He slightly
pinned, on the move today, but so did others in the class. Also he was
out of coat but it was a good harsh coat, called for in the
standard.
2nd
Spencer’s INFINDIGO PERSIKKA KUURA This is another dog that I
have admired previously. He has a very strong head which,
perhaps, could have a slightly shorter muzzle to make it perfect.
He also has ‘domino’ head markings and a slightly tipped right ear,
which of course, is perfectly within the breed standard. He has good
bone and a good outline which he kept on the move.
3rd
Green’s GILLESTA JUST ELLIOTT Another out of coat today but stil
l a good example of the breed. Could change places another
time.
4th Verenne’s INFINDIGO PERSIKKA UKKO 5th DowellLee’s OBERITZ RAIKULIPOIKA
LIMIT DOG – 7 (0)
1st
Mowatt’s LECIBSIN SALO OF TABANYARUU (IMP FIN) JW This you
ng dog has been very eye catching from his entry to the UK. Well
balanced throughout with correct slightly open angles fore and aft.
Good forechest and legs parallel front and back. Truly masculine head
of correct proportions. Presented in tip top condition and very
attentive to his handler.
2nd
Robinson’s OBERITZ RUMPALI This one has a coat of correct text
ure, very profuse, having a proper ‘mane’. His bone is strong and
in keeping with his size. Looks as though he could do a good days
work. Head of correct proportions with eyes blending with coat
colour. Moved soundly.
3rd
Short’s GLENCHESS VAELTAJA Another dog with plenty of coa
t, being profuse around the neck and over the correctly
placed shoulders. Not quite the bone of 2 but adequate for his size.
Lovely head with a strong muzzle. Ears placed rather far apart with the
right one slightly tipped, which is, of course well within the breed
standard.
4th Stanley’s IOLAIR MARKKU
5th Weetch’s YPREAU
ALEKSI
3
OPEN DOG – 4 (1)
1st
Short’s GLENCHESS ILOLAS If you know the breed standard then
you will find that this wolf sable dog ticks all the boxes.
However, when it came to the challenge, he seemed to have lost
interest, which cost him. On another occasion he could well win
through.
2nd
Jackson’s Ch Int Ch Lux Ch ELBERETH MATKAMIES ShCM Another
wolf sable dog. His head is of correct ratio of muzzle to skull but
his muzzle could be broader, in my opinion. His coat is of good quality
and he has a firm topline and is well muscled.
3rd
Stanley’s IVYDALE AAMUKASTE Looked very good, on the stand.
Well balanced and in correct ratio of height to length of body.
Very good, masculine head and strong bone. Movement not as good
as 1 & 2 as he was loose in his right pastern, on the day.
KC GOOD CITIZENS DOG – 3 (0)
1st
Jackson’s Ch Int Ch Lux Ch ELBERETH MATKAMIES ShCM 2nd in
Open.
2nd French’s ALKANTARA ILOLASSON 1st in Junior and
Novice.
3rd
Weetch’s YPREAU ALEKSI Well made head with the darkest of ey
es and kind expression. Stood on correct oval front feet and
moved better, in this class.
VETERAN BITCH – 5 (1)
1st
Cooper’s ELBERETH APINA AT PAVOSKAS ShCM This bitch did not
look her eight years and moved as if she were a lot younger. Well
presented. A nice feminine head with correctly placed ears, nice dark
eyes and kind expression. Balanced throughout.
2nd
Mowatt’s TABANYARUU SISKO Smaller than 1 but still within
the breed standard size. Moved out well and covered the ground
with ease. Just preferred the head of 1
3rd
Weetch’s ELBERETH KUUTAMO D’YPREAU This bitch looks at
you with a darkish eye, for her wolf sable coat colouring.
Moved OK.
4th
White’s TERHAKAN UNNU LEENU AT GLENCHESS (IMP FIN)
SPECIAL VINTAGE BITCH – 3 (0)
1st
Cooper’s ELBERETH TARU AT PAVOSKAS This ten year old certainl
y had a spring in her step and could show some of the younger
ones how to move, even though she could do with losing some
weight! Unusual coat colouring on her forelegs but her coat was of
good quality.
2nd
Simmons’ & Henson’s ELBERETH ONNEKAS FOR INFINDIGO ShCM
Another ten year old bitch which moved well today. Very
attentive to her handler. Good balanced profile but slightly out of coat
today.
3rd
Weetch’s HILDREK SISKIN D’YPREAU The oldest in the class but w
ith a strong yet feminine head and the darkest of eyes. Every
now and then she had a slight limp but not too serious.
MINOR PUPPY BITCH – 5 (0)
1st
Allison’s OBERITZ TROLLERI Another lovely black and tan puppy
from this litter oozing breed qualities. A strong yet feminine head and
good bone. Will watch her career with interest.
2nd DowellLee’s OBERITZ TROLLSTJARNA Yet another good puppy from this li
tter but this time a cream, with very good pigmentation. The
breeder must be very proud of them all and they should go a long way
if they fulfil their promise. Preferred the bone development of 1.
3rd
Treasure, Simmons & Henson’s LAPINLUMON PILVIPOUTA FOR INF
INDIGO NAF A very pretty feminine bitch, with good oval eyes.
She was handled really well being shown to advantage. If she were
mine, I would like a little more weight on her at this stage.
4th
Briggs & Jones’ ELBERETH HELMI
5th
Beaumont & Mowatt’s LECIBSIN MEIKKI OF TABANYARUU
PUPPY BITCH – 3 (0)
1st Dowell-Lee’s OBERITZ TROLLSTJARNA 2nd in
the previous class
2nd
Treasure, Simmons & Henson’s LAPINLUMON PILVIPOUTA FOR INF
INDIGO NAF 3rd in the previous class 3rd
Briggs & Jones’ ELBERETH HELMI Nice young wolf sable minor pu
ppy of good proportion.
JUNIOR BITCH – 4 (0)
1st
Lock’s BRIDUS PIKKUMIMMI Nice young bitch, well balanced thro
ughout. Very feminine head with dark oval eyes. Adequate bone
with correct open angles fore and aft ensuring that she moved well
and at one with her handler.
2nd Bright’s ALKANTARA ILO MINA A
lovely bitch but not quite as balanced as 1, at this stage. Her body is
well developed and she stood on good, correct feet and moved
soundly. She is a very, pretty, happy wolf sable and given time will be
very beautiful and could change places.
3rd
Briggs & Jones’ ELBERETH HELMI As previously.
4th
Proctor’s BRIDUS IHANA WITH CATHBRI
4
NOVICE BITCH – 1 (0)
1st
Briggs & Jones’ ELBERETH HELMI As before
YEARLING BITCH – 5 (0)
1st
Thomas’ ELBERETH SUVI TUULI Another with a slightly tipped righ
t ear, at this stage, on a strong, but feminine head. Correct eye
shape set well apart. Good balanced outline of correct ratios.
2nd
Lock’s BRIDUS PIKKUMIMMI As previously
3rd
Bell’s ELBERETH KAIKKI MEILLE ALLFORUS Quite a nice bitch but
slightly too long in body compared to height. She moved very well.
Liked her head and her very dark eyes.
4th
Stanley’s GLENCHESS NULIKKA AT ANSALFROSE
5th
Bright’s ALKANTARA ILO MINA
POST GRADUATE BITCH – 10 (3)
1st Lloyd’s GLENCHESS NIGHTWISH
FOR ARIANRHOD Not the biggest of bitches but looking as though she
can do a days work. Moved well around the ring keeping a firm
topline. Really liked her head and kind expression. Good bone, for size
and legs parallel front and back
2nd
Thomas’ ELBERETH SUVI TUULI As previously
3rd
Birks’ INFINDIGO RIEMU KIITAA Lovely cream coated bitch with a
feminine head and well set ears. However I would prefer to see a
darker eye. Adequate bone and correct angles fore and aft.
4th
Thyer & Cooper’s PAVOSKAS OIVA HELMI
5th
Treasure’s INFINDIGO RIEMU EMMI
LIMIT BITCH – 15 (4)
1st
Cooper’s MARYMEAD MOULIN ROUGE FOR PAVOSKAS Her strong
bitch head impressed me right from the first look round. She
looks a little longer than some but with
‘hands on’ she is in proportion and well made. Sometimes reluct
ant to have her tail handled she used it correctly, on the move. Good
angles front and back and low set hocks she moved well around the
ring. Her profuse brown coat completed the picture.
2nd
Allison’s OBERITZ MARIMEKKO Mother of the puppies that did so
well previously you can see where they got their attributes. A
lovely specimen of the breed in all quarters. Very attentive to her
handler she moved well. Just preferred the head of 1.
3rd
Short’s GLENCHESS ANIKKA Another lovely bitch, in this strong cla
ss. Strongly boned and with good low hocks she moved with a
good stride. Good dense coat.
4th
Murray & Rowe’s ELBERETH AINOKAINEN ShCM
5th
Moore’s MORVAL FIRE FOXI
OPEN BITCH – 3 (0)
1st Short’s MILLERMEAD QUINTESSENCE TO
GLENCHESS What a lovely wolf sable bitch. She epitomises the breed
standard, from the tip of her nose right through her body. Shown to
advantage, she strode out as if she owned the ring. She deserved her
ultimate Best in Show.
2nd
Head’s Ir Ch MILLERMEAD QUARTZ CRYSTAL JW ShCM Litter siste
r to 1, she also has the best points to the breed standard.
Unfortunately her sister outshone her today as she was not very
enthusiastic on the move, here or in the challenge.
3rd
Allison’s OBERITZ RILLUMAREI Again, another good example of the
breed. She is cobbier than the other two but still in proportion with
good bone but feminine throughout.
KC GOOD CITIZEN BITCH – 6 (1)
1st
Head’s Ir Ch MILLERMEAD QUARTZ CRYSTAL JW ShCM A clear wi
nner, she moved better this time.
2nd
Treasure’s INFINDIGO RIEMU EMMI Fifth in post grad she moved
well in this class. She was very attentive and shown to
advantage by her handler. Not the biggest of bitches she is in
proportion with a sweet well marked head and sufficient bone for her
size.
3rd
Simmons’ & Henson’s ELBERETH ONNEKAS FOR INFINDIGO ShCM
2nd in Special Vintage Bitch
4th
Proctor’s BRIDUS IHANA WITH CATHBRI
5th
Weetch’s ELBERETH KUUTAMO D’YPREAU