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The Illawarra & South Eastern Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of New South Wales Inc - 5th Championship Show
20 October 2002
Specialist Breed Judge - Ms Amanda McLaren (UK)
GROENENDAEL
GROENENDAEL MALES
Baby Puppy Groenendael Dog (3-6 months)
1st Very Promising - No. 1 DEMONIAQUE KOPY KAT (Ch Demoniaque Barbarian/Belgenbeau Cadeau) Bred by M Lund. Owned by Belgenbeau Kennels
5 months old, scissor bite. Very good overall type. Excellent square body shape with good length of leg. Long typical head, slight stop, good dark almond eye. Forehead yet to flatten. Medium ears, converging at the moment, but well set and used constantly. Good pigmentation, excellent reach of neck. Good withers. Standing a touch high at rear at present. Good bone and substance. Well angulated front and rear. Good square stance. Excellent character. Excellent steady movement for age.
2nd Promising - No. 3 LANAKEN SPY CATCHER (Grand Ch Ulzar des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg)/Xassy des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) Bred & owned by R Keech
3 months old, scissor bite. Good body and substance. Excellent profuse coat of good condition. Medium length head. Good expression. Dark almond eye, small ears of good shape, well set and used constantly. Moderate stop. Good body, well angulated front & rear. Standing four square. Good bone. Good croup, good happy character. Other testicle still to come down. Moves steadily a little high stepping in front at present. .
Minor Puppy Groenendael Dog (6-9 months)
1st Very Promising - No. 4 A-T-ELL's MONSIEUR QUINCY (IMP SWD) (sr RA Bsg-00 Chili van't Belgisch Schoon/DKU Ch NU Ch Tango Tara van Lana's Hof) Bred by Anders & Carin Lyrholm. Owned by J Carrol & A MacAndie
6 months, complete scissor bite. Excellent type. Long elegant head, well chiselled under eye. Excellent dark almond eye, obliquely set, very slight stop. Forehead, flat and slightly sloping forward. Medium size ears, good shape, very well set, used constantly. Well arched neck, good topline, sloping croup. Good bone and overall substance. Well angulated front & rear, good square construction, good steady movement, slight puppy roll. Tail a little deviating.
2nd Very Promising - No. 7 MIRRIBANDI EXCELLENCE (Ch Fakaiser's Ulrick D'Unforgettable (Imp Nwy)/Ch Mirribandi Kiara Vision) Bred & owned by K Todd
6 months, complete dentition. Excellent silhouette and good showmanship. Medium length head which could be more chiselled under eye. Skull is flat, stop is long and sloping, muzzle straight. Eye is almond shaped a little small in size. Tallish ears a little wide at base, but used constantly. Good neckline and firm topline. Moderately angulated front & rear. Good bone and overall substance. Excellent flowing movement. Tail just a touch gay. Excellent presentation.
3rd Promising – No. 6 LUMINEUX BRAVE HEART (Lumineux Hearts On Fire/Ch Uzzi van de Hoge Laer (Imp Blg) Bred & owned by Lumineux Kennels
6 months, complete scissor bite. Medium length head with good flat skull, good stop, excellent parallels, a touch flared in cheek, lower lips a little loose. Almond shaped eye, very well set ears, medium size, not completely triangular in shape. Moderate length of neck, topline tending to roach. Sloping croup, a little excess length in loin. Good hind angulation, correct in front. Good bone, touch cow-hocked behind. Roached topline on move and movement needs to tighten in general.
Junior Groenendael Dog (12-18 months)
1st Exc – No. 9 LANAKEN RATTLE AND HUM (Pavarotti v't Belgisch Schoon (Imp Ndl)/Ch Tarielle des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) Bred & owned by R Keech
15 months, complete scissor bite. Medium size and very typical throughout. Head is long expressive, a little pinched in muzzle. Slight stop. Forehead rather sloping. Straight muzzle. Good pigmentation. Good almond eye. Very high set ears, good shape, used constantly. Excellent arched neckline. Good withers and topline. Good depth of chest, giving a nicely defined underline. Well angulated front and rear. Moderate bone, profuse coat of excellent condition. Excellent tail carriage. Excellent flowing side gait and touch high stepping in front.
2nd Very Good – No. 8 NUERA TAMSUS LUCIANO (Nuera du Kadok Lair/Ch Weedram T High Profile) Bred G Anderson & F Philp. Owned by V Bagusauskas
12 months, complete dentition. Good size male, square overall construction shown in good coat condition. Head is long, a little full in cheek and a little deep in skull. Would prefer a little more chiselling under the eye and head planes not quite parallel. Medium size ears, used well, rather broad at the base. Almond eye of medium colour. Lower lips rather slack. Good neck line, high withers, straight topline. Croup a little sloping. Moderate angles front & rear. Well defined underline with good depth of chest for age. Good bone, excellent cat feet. Flowing side gait.
Intermediate Groenendael Dog (18 months - 3 years)
1st Exc – No. 13 LANAKEN QUEST THRU TIME (Nero de la Douce Plaine (Imp Frn)/Verycool des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) Bred by R Keech. Owned by P & D McNamara
2 year old, smaller size male, complete scissor. Very good overall breed type. The head is long, well chiselled muzzle a little pinched. Flat forehead, slight stop, skull a little bit sloping. Good pigmentation, good dark almond eye, small ears used well, touch broad at the base. Excellent neckline, withers & topline. Good chest, good square overall body shape. A little bit cow-hocked. Excellent calm presentation, profuse coat, excellent texture and condition, good tail carriage, a little high stepping in front, otherwise moves steadily.
2nd Exc – No 12 CH TANKARLA MARNEHANTARDI (Ch Anoblir Shumanito Tanka/Ch Lanaken Make a Wish (IID)) Owned & Bred by S & K Houston
20 months, complete scissor. Good size male. Opulent coat of good texture. Medium length head, expressive. Receding in back skull, good stop, almond eye, touch wide set and could be a little more oblique. Excellent high set ears of good triangular shape, used constantly. Good pigmentation, beautifully arched neckline, good topline, sloping croup, touch long in loin. Good bone and substance. Chest well let down, giving nicely defined underline. Good cat feet. Moderate angulation front & rear. Very elegant silhouette. Good showmanship. A touch close behind. Good tail carriage, easy flowing side gait.
3rd Exc – No. 11 NUERA DU KADOK LAIR (Ch Vadim du Pre du Vieux Pont (Imp Blg)/Ch Weedram Bessen the Witch) Bred & owned by G Anderson & F Philp
2 ½ years, complete dentition. Male of good size, square with good length of leg. Medium length of head, touch broad in back skull and a little deep through. Muzzle could be a little longer to balance the proportions of the head. Good pigmentation. Needs a little more chiselling under the eye. Small ears, sufficiently well set, touch broad at the base. Flat skull, good stop, good parallels, good neckline and topline. Sloping croup, still needs to develop in chest. Good bone, good feet, medium eye, sufficiently almond in shape. Moderate angles, good tail carriage, high stepping in front, holds topline well.
Very Good – No. 14 CH WEEDRAM HIGH AMBITIONS (Ch Weedram High Aimer/Ch Aoteroa First Lady) Bred by F Philp. Owned by M West
32 months. Medium size male. Coat of good texture. Complete scissor, head of medium length, rather wide in back skull and a little flared in cheek. Forehead flat with good stop. Good parallels, almond eye, obliquely set, medium colour. Good ears, medium in size, used well, touch broad at the base. Moderate reach of neck, level topline, a little long in loin. Sloping croup. Good bone and substance, well angulated front and rear, would prefer a little more length of leg to add to the overall elegance. Good calm presentation, good tail carriage. Crosses over a little in front. Good side gait.
Australian Bred Groenendael Dog (6 months & over)
1st Exc – No. 15 CH BELJEKALI DESERT STORM (Ch Vadim du Pre du Vieux Pont (Imp Blg) x Grand Ch Darkfire Vegas Vacation) Bred & owned by C & J Fynmore
3 ½ years old, complete dentition. Good size male of excellent overall type. Profuse coat of good texture and condition. Medium length head with flat skull, slight stop, straight muzzle giving excellent parallel planes. Very good expression, touch wide in back skull, sufficiently well chiselled. Good ears of shape and set, used constantly. Almond eye, medium colour. Good neckline, excellent wither and topline, croup a little sloping. Excellent chest in depth and width. Good tuck-up, giving a well defined underline. Good angulation front and rear. Good bone and substance, standing 4 square. Excellent showmanship. Good tail carriage. Excellent ground covering movement.
Open Groenendael Dog (6 months & over)
1st Exc – No. 22 GRAND CH ULZAR DES TERRES BERGERES (IMP BLG) (Aaron de Palaemon (Ndl)/Isadora du Bois du Ponty (Frn) Bred by S Dewilde. Owned by R Keech
6 years, complete dentition, small scissor bite. Medium size male, very good type, shown in profuse coat of excellent texture and condition. Head is long well chiselled under the eye. Flat skull, good stop, excellent parallels, eyes a little round of medium colour. Ear of good size, very well set, could be a little more pointed at tips. Sufficient reach of neck, good topline, well developed chest in depth and breadth. Correct angles front and rear. Good bone and substance. Sufficient length of leg, excellent proud presentation. Excellent flowing side gait. Good tail carriage.
2nd Exc – No. 19 CH VADIM DU PRE DU VIEUX PONT (Imp Blg) (SR Tsisco van de Hoge Laer IP03 (Blg) x Shana du Pre du Vieux Pont (Blg) Bred by K & L Grobben-Nuyts. Owned by C & J Fynmore
5 years old, complete level bite. Smaller size male with good overall body shape. Head of good overall type and expression with flat skull and parallels, but would prefer more chiselling under the eye and along sides of muzzle. Good pigmentation. Excellent eye in shape and colour. Small triangular ears, well set and carried. Nicely arched neckline. Good height at withers. Good topline and croup. Well developed chest. Correct angles front and rear. A little weak in pasterns. Good bone, excellent presentation. Tail a little gay, toes in a little in front. Good steady side gait.
3rd Exc – No. 24 NZ CH LARRITS DUSTIN (Imp Swd) (Eng Ch Gooitzen v't Belgisch Schoon/Caprice) Bred by L & E Carlsson. Owned by D Lucas
11 years old, complete scissor. Good size male in excellent condition for age. Long head with excellent chiselling. Typical expression,. Flat skull, good stop, dark almond eye, slight loss of pigment. Small high set ears of good shape. Sufficient reach of neck, firm topline, sloping croup. Carrying a little excess weight which shows in his underline. Good length of leg, well angulated rear, moderate angled front. Good bone. Front feet a little long. Calm presentation. Close behind, moderate reach of stride.
Exc – No. 16 CH URVAN DE HOGE LAER (Imp Blg) (Grizou v't Belgisch Schoon (Ndl)/Shawaz v't Sparrebos (Blg) Bred by J Vandenbemden. Owned by G Carroll
6 ½ years, complete level bite. Medium size male. Profuse coat in excellent condition. Good square construction, built along harmonious lines. Medium length head, typical expression. A little wide in back skull and a little flared in cheeks. Would prefer little more chiselling under eye and along sides of muzzle. Good flat skull, minimum stop. Good parallels. Lower lips depigmented. Almond shaped eye, excellent ears, small and good triangular shape, well set. Sufficient reach of neck. Good topline, well developed chest, good overall bone and substance. Good square stance. Good feet. Well angulated rear, more moderate in front. Excellent showmanship. Good steady movement. Tail very slightly deviating.
Exc – No. 21 CH LA BARRIQUE LA HIGHLANDER (NZ Ch Laritts Dustin (Imp Swd) x NZ Ch Zellik Quisette Bear (Imp UK) Bred by K Clarke & G Sharko. Owned by A & G Harley
4 years, complete scissor bite. Good size male, built along elegant lines. Profuse coat of very good condition. Medium length head, well chiselled under the eyes, muzzle is Roman. Skull a little rounded, head planes not parallel. Eye could be more almond in shape. Small high set ears, used constantly. Good neckline, good withers, good back, sloping croup. Chest sufficiently well let down. Good length of leg, well angulated rear, more moderately angulated in front. Excellent calm presentation. Pleasing outline. Front feet a little long, a little tied in elbow causing front feet to flick outwards. Tendency to drop topline at withers.
Very Good - No. 17 CH FAKAISER'S ULRICK D'UNFORGETTABLE (Imp Nwy) (TD Nuch RA NV 97 98 SV 98 NordV 98 Fakaiser's Emir de Enrage (Nwy) x Dk & Nuch NordV 98 Mona du Crepuscule des Loups (Frn) Bred by B & D Harlem. Owned by H Cremona & K Todd
4 years old, complete scissor bite. Good size male. Elegant construction. Medium length head, deep through from skull. Forehead sloping towards stop resulting in head planes not quite parallel. Almond eye, medium colour. Excellent ears, medium in size, well set. Well arched neckline. Good height at withers. Good topline, sloping croup. Well angulated front and rear. Good chest. Good bone and feet. Excellent calm presentation. Good side gait but tendency to drop a little at withers on move.
Very Good – No. 18 CH BLACKWOLF DUSTIN TIME (NZ Ch Laritts Dustin NZ (Imp Swd)/Ch Beleesha Free Spirit) Bred and owned by W Denniss
5 years old, complete scissor bite. Square construction. Good length of leg. Flat skull, slight stop, straight muzzle. Good parallels, a little lacking in chin. Obliquely set eye, sufficiently almond in shape of good colour. Medium length ears, well set overall. Presentation lacks a little sparkle. Good length of neck. Good withers and topline, croup a little sloping. Chest sufficiently let down, but a little flat sided. Correctly angulated front and rear. Good cat feet. Good bone. Good tail carriage, drops topline at withers on the move.
Very Good - No. 20 CH PLAYBOY DES PERLES NOIRES (Imp Frn) (sr CH Leny du Clos du Cher (Frn) x Re Gladys des Perles Noires (Frn) Bred by Mme C Couchet-Peillon. Owned by C & J Fynmore
3 year old, complete scissor bite. Medium size male shown in profuse coat. Medium long head, expressive, but somewhat full in cheek and a touch broad in back skull. Almond eye of medium colour a little rounded in top skull. Head planes not parallel. Medium size ears could be higher set and somewhat reluctant to use them. Moderate reach of neck. Good height at withers, firm topline, well developed chest in width and depth. Well angulated, more correct in front. Good bone and substance. Front feet a little long. Tail a little gay. Good ground covering movement.
Very Good – No. 23 CH LA BARRIQUE FOSTERS BREW (Imp NZ) (NZ Ch Laritts Dustin (Imp Swd) x NZ Ch Zellik Quisette Bear (Imp UK) Bred by G Sharko. Owned by D Lucas
7 ½ year old, complete scissor bite. Good size male with a profuse coat. A little long cast and carrying a little excess weight. Head is long, chiselled and expressive. Skull is flat, slightly sloping, good pigment, almond shaped eye of good colour. Medium ear of good triangular shape, well set. Neckline could be set on a little higher which would add to overall elegance. Level topline, sloping croup, chest is well developed, but underline too horizontal due to excess weight. Well angulated front and rear, good bone and substance. Front feet rather long. Elbows a little loose, steady side gait.
CHALLENGE GROENENDAEL DOG – NO. 15 CH BELJEKALI DESERT STORM
RESERVE CHALLENGE GROENENDAEL DOG – NO. 22 GRAND CH ULZAR DES TERRES BERGERES (IMP BLG)
GROENENDAEL BITCHES
Baby Groenendael Bitch (3-6 months)
1st Very Promising - No. 27 LUMINEUX EBONY MIST (Ch Fakaiser's Ulrick d'Unforgettable (Imp Nwy)/Ch Mirribandi Morgannah) Bred & owned by Lumineux Kennels
5 months old, complete scissor bite. Excellent elegant silhouette. Coat just coming in of good condition. Medium length head, expressive. Needs to chisel under the eye. Good stop. Good eye shape and colour. High set ears, touch wide at base. Good neckline and topline. Chest well developed for age. Good angles front and rear. Excellent proud presentation. Good bone. Good tail carriage. Steady movement.
2nd Very Promising – No. 25 BELJEKALI INDULGENCE (Ch Playboy des Perles Noires (Imp Frn)/Beljekali D Best Tequila) Bred & owned by C & J Fynmore
3 ½ months old, scissor bite. Good square construction, forehead already flat with good stop giving excellent parallel lines. Head is of good length, still needs to chisel under eyes. Eye is of good shape and colour, expressive. Well set ears of good triangular shape, touch broad at the base. Sufficient length of neck, level topline, good croup. Good angles, good length of leg. Happy character. Excellent steady movement.
3rd Very Promising – No. 26 LANAKEN SWEET RECOMPENCE (Grand Ch Ulzar des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg)/Xassy des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) Bred and owned by R Keech
3 ½ months old, scissor bite. Excellent coat, good square silhouette. Long expressive head, well chiselled. Good eye shape and colour, medium ears, high set, touch broad at the base. Excellent reach of neck. Good topline and underline. Good length of leg. Beautiful elegant outline. Good bone and substance. Correct angles front and rear. Needs to settle on the move, but consistent with age.
Minor Puppy Groenendael Bitch (6-9 months)
1st Very Promising – No. 29 MOON HEART (Ch Uzzi van de Hoge Laer (Imp Blg)/Lumineux Hearts on Fire) Bred & owned by Lumineux Kennels
6 months old, complete dentition, scissor bite. Head of medium length, little flared in cheek, good pigmentation, good almond eye. High set ears used well, touch broad at base. Good stop. Moderate reach of neck, good topline. Coat a little wavy for the moment. Well angulated front and rear, chest well developed for age, good cat feel. Good bone, carrying a little excess weight, puppy rolling on the move. Movement otherwise steady. Good tail carriage.
2nd Promising – No. 28 BLACKWOLF MARIBELLE (Ch Blackwolf Desert Storm/Blackwolf Ima Sapphire) Bred 7 owned by W & C Denniss
7 months, complete dentition, scissor bite. Medium head of fine proportions, touch pinched in muzzle, well split mouth. Forehead flat, slight stop, dark eye of good shape. Triangular high set ears, forehead slightly sloping for the moment. Well arched neck, little overbuilt in rear (due to growth), well angulated rear, moderately angulated front. Moderate bone, good length of leg. Movement a little difficult to assess. Needs to become more accustomed to the show ring.
Puppy Groenendael Bitch (6-12 months)
1st Very Promising – No. 32 LANAKEN ROMANCE ON FIRE (Jackson de la Douce Plaine (Imp Frn)/Ch Lanaken Notice Me) Bred by R Keech. Owned by P & D McNamara
10 months, complete scissor bite. Good overall breed type. Elegant construction, long fine head, well chiselled under eye and touch pinched in muzzle. Dark almond eye, tall ears, very high set, not quite triangular in shape. Muzzle a little roman. Excellent arched neckline, short firm topline. Well angulated rear, little straight in front. Nicely defined underline. Profuse coat, good condition, little wavy at the moment. Tendency to crab on move. Good tail carriage.
2nd Very Promising – No. 33 MIRRIBANDI WHISPER DREAM (Ch Fakaiser's Ulrick d'Unforgettable (Imp Nwy)/Grand Ch Mirribandi Kashmyr Dream) Bred and owned by K Todd
7 months old, complete scissor bite. Bitch of good size, very typical in outline with good length of leg. Long head, should be more chiselled under eye. Dark almond eye, good stop, good pigment. Medium ears of good triangular shape and used well and high set. Forehead slightly sloping. Good reach of neck, firm level topline, good croup. Underline well developed for age. Good hind angulation, little straight in front. Calm proud presentation. Little close behind on move. Good tail carriage. Excellent flowing side gait.
3rd - Promising – No. 31 WEEDRAM GLORYS ROCK (Ch Weedram Beat The Critics/Ch Weedram T Glory Bound) Bred & owned by F Philp
9 ½ months old, scissor bite, complete dentition. Medium length head, dark almond eye. Flat skull, slight stop, good head planes, touch flared in cheek. Medium ears of excellent triangular shape, high set. Good reach of neck, level topline. Could have a little more height at withers. Well angulated front & rear. Back of medium length, chest well developed for age. Good cat feet. Good bone. Moves a little wide behind. Good tail carriage.
Junior Groenendael Bitch (12 - 18months)
1st Exc – No. 34 Beljekali Hra Nefre Ta (Ch Playboy des Perles Noires (Imp Frn)/Grand Ch Darkfire Vegas Vacation) Bred & owned by C & J Fynmore
12 months, complete level bite. Good size, shown in profuse coat. Medium length head, would prefer more length of muzzle, already rather broad in back skull. A little flared in cheek, good flat skull, good stop, excellent parallels, dark almond shaped eye. Good triangular shape ears, well set. Good expression, but would prefer a little more refinement overall. Beautifully arched neckline, good back, sloping croup, excellent chest in depth and width with underline already nicely defined. Well angulated front & rear. Good ground covering movement. Topline very slightly rolling. Good tail carriage.
2nd Promising – No. 35 OCEANMAGIC MOON SHADOW (Belgenbeau Harlequin/Mysticwolf Black Orchid) Bred & owned by J Kennedy
13 months old, complete scissor bite. Long head, chiselled under the eye. Head is a little deep, good stop, parallel lines, good pigment. Dark eye of good shape. Tall ears, very high set, not quite triangular in shape. Long neckline. Wither could be a little more pronounced. Good length of leg. Chest sufficiently developed for age. Well angulated rear, moderate front angles. Little long in hock, touch close behind. Good tail set, steady side gait.
Intermediate Groenendael Bitch (18 months - 3 years)
1st Exc - No. 39A BELJEKALI ELEGANT BELLE (Ch Vadim du Pre du Vieux Pont (Imp Blg)/Molly-Jessie v Lanas Hof (Imp Ndl) bred by C & J Fynmore. Owned by S & K Houston
34 months old, complete scissor bite. Medium size bitch. Coat of good condition and texture. Typical outline. Good flat skull and stop, excellent parallels. Head is sufficiently chiselled. A typical expression. Good pigment. Dark almond eye. Medium size ears, well set, a little broad at base. Sufficient reach of neck. Firm level topline. Nicely defined underline. Good bone. Front feet tendency to turn out. Well angulated rear, moderate front. Touch loose in elbows on the move. Good tail carriage.
2nd Exc – No. 38 CH BELJEKALI FLEUR DE LYS (Ch Playboy des Perles Noires (Imp Frn)/Molly-Jessie van Lana's Hof) Bred & owned by C & J Fynmore
20 months, complete scissor bite. Small female in between coats. The head is long, touch broad in skull. Forehead flat, good stop, straight muzzle with excellent parallels. Almond shaped eye of good colour. Small ears, well set, broad at base. Good neckline, good height at withers. Firm level topline. Chest sufficiently well let down for age. Good square shape. Moderate angled front and rear. Good bone. Very good sound movement. Good tail carriage.
3rd Exc – No. 36 CH GRANDBELGE CLEOPATRA (AI) (Greco de la Grande Lande (Frn) x Ch Wynette V't Belgisch Schoon (Imp Ndl) Bred & owned by G Carroll
2 ½ years old, complete scissor. Good size female. Shown in coat of good condition and texture. Good flat skull with good stop, excellent parallels. Would prefer a little more refinement in the head as she is a little bit flared at the zygomatiques. Good dark eye, almond shape. Medium ears, well set and carried. Slight loss of pigmentation. Moderate reach of neck, good height at withers, firm level topline. Moderate hind angulation, steep in upper arm. Still needs to develop in chest. Excellent proud presentation. Good bone. Excellent movement from all angles. Good tail carriage.
Exc – No. 39 GRANDBELGE CLAUDIA (AI) (Greco de la Grande Lande (Frn) x Ch Wynette V't Belgisch Schoon (Imp Ndl) Bred by G Carroll. Owned by A & G Harley
2 ½ years old, complete scissor bite. Lovely square silhouette. Good length of leg, giving an elegant picture. Medium length head, could be more chiselled under the eye and along sides of muzzle. Ridge of hair on muzzle. Good stop and parallels. Some loss of pigment on lower lip. Cheek a little flared. Eye a little round. Good medium sized ears of good shape and set. Medium length of neck. Good firm topline. Well defined chest with good underline. Front feet a little long. Moderately angled front and rear. Covers ground well though has a natural tendency to pace.
Very Good – No. 37 BLACKWOLF GLEOWINE (Blackwolf Hercules/Ch Beleesha Indiana Dawn) Bred & owned by W & C Denniss
2 ½ years old, complete scissor bite. Tall female, slightly long cast. Long head, sufficiently well chiselled. Slightly roman in nose, flat skull, good stop, slightly flared in cheek. Almond eye, good colour. Well arched neck, topline could be firmer, a little long in loin and croup a little sloping. Moderate hind angles, a little straight in front. Good bone and excellent cat feet. Excellent ground covering movement. Good tail set.
Australian Bred Bitch (6 months & over)
1st Exc – No. 46 CH MIRRIBANDI MORGANNAH (Ch Zellik Norotious Flyer AD (Imp UK)/Ch Lanaken Magic at Midnite (IID) Bred by K Todd. Owned by Lumineux Kennels
4 years old, complete scissor bite. Typical bitch. Good size, shown in good coat condition of good texture. Medium length head, chiselled under eye. Good flat skull, stop and parallels. Dark eye of good shape, expressive. Medium ears of good triangular shape, well set and used constantly, a touch wide at base. Good reach of neck, good withers, firm back of medium length. Well developed chest. Nicely defined underline, correctly angled front and rear. Calm presentation. Good tail carriage. Good steady side gait, holding topline well.
2nd Exc – No. 48 CH MIRRIBANDI PHOENIX DREAM (AI) (sr UKC Gr Ch Jairouk de la Fuereur du Crepuscule PT JHD AGI (Frn)/Ch Lanaken Magic at Midnight (IID) Bred and owned by K Todd
2 years old, complete level bite. Tall female built along elegant lines. Good silhouette and good length of leg. Long muzzle, head is chiselled under eyes. Flat skull, minimum stop, good parallels. Excellent pigmentation. Dark almond eye, medium high set ears, a little rounded at tips. Well arched neckline, firm level topline. Chest sufficiently well developed for age. Correct angles front & rear. Good feet. Good bone. Excellent attentive presentation. Moves a little close front and rear. Gay tail.
3rd Exc - No. 41 CH BELJEKALI DARK HERA (Vadim du Pre du Vieux Pont (Imp Blg) x GR Ch Darkfire Vegas Vacation) Bred by C & J Fynmore. Owned by K Fynmore
3 ½ years old, complete scissor bite. Very typical outline. Good substance. Good coat and condition. Medium length head with excellent profile. Flat skull, good stop, straight muzzle, excellent parallels. Little broad in back skull and should be more chiselled under the eye. Dark almond eye. Tallish, high set ears. Well arched neckline, good withers, short firm topline, croup slightly sloping. Good depth of chest with well developed underline. Moderate angles front and rear. Good square stance. Excellent proud presentation. Good tail carriage. Good ground covering movement, tail slightly hooked.
Exc – No. 43 LANAKEN QUEEN O SHEBA (Nero de la Douce Plaine (Imp Frn)/Shary del Castel Sardo (Imp Ndl) Bred R Keech. Owned by R Keech & C Luke
3 years old, complete scissor bite. Tall female, shown in between coats. Built along elegant lines but slightly long cast. Good length of muzzle, should be more chiselled under eye. Forehead flat, good stop, excellent parallels, slight loss of pigment. Almond eyes of medium colour. High set, medium ears. Could have little more length of neck, level topline, a little long in loin. Narrow in forechest. Chest is sufficiently well let down, but needs to develop in width. Good hind angulation, little straight in front. Good bone. Excellent tail carriage. Steady movement.
Very Good – No. 45 AOTEROA HOMEWARD BOUND (Ch Laritts Dustin (Imp Swd) x Aoteroa Silent Honour) owned by D Lucas
3 ½ years old, complete scissor bite. Good square outline, medium length head, muzzle is fine but a little pinched. Good flat forehead, good stop, excellent parallels. Eye of good shape but could be darker in colour. Tallish ears, triangular in shape, high set. Could have more reach of neck, topline is a little overbuilt at rear, croup is sloping. Good chest, underline sufficiently well defined. Well angulated front & rear. Front feet a little long. Little high stepping in front but moves steadily with good tail carriage.
Very Good – No. 47 WEEDRAM LADY O THE MANOR (Ch Weedram Kadok du Bessen (AI)/Ch Weedram Material Hanky) Bred by F Philp. Owned by S Nichols
3 ½ years old, good scissor bite. Small female. Coat of excellent texture. Would prefer more length of muzzle and the head is broad in back skull and a little flared in cheek which gives a triangular aspect to the whole. Forehead slightly sloping, straight muzzle. Head planes slightly converging. Almond shaped eye, which should be more obliquely set. Very high set triangular ears, used constantly, a touch wide at base. Good reach of neck, firm level topline, croup a little sloping. Well developed chest. Well angulated front and rear. Good bone. Good ground covering movement.
Open Groenendael Bitch (6 months & over)
1st Exc – No. 49 CHIVA V'T BELGISCH SCHOON (IMP NDL) (Jason de la Douce Plaine (Frn)/Kamp Gailly v't Belgisch Schoon (Ndl) Bred by B Barbe. Owned by G Carroll
6 years old, scissor bite, incomplete dentition but with veterinarian certificate. Good size of excellent overall breed type. Coat of good condition and texture. Long expressive head, well chiselled. Flat forehead, moderate stop, correct parallels, muzzle very slightly pinched. Slight loss of pigment on lower lips. Expressive almond eye of medium colour. Medium high set ear, good shape. Well arched neckline. Level topline, could be deeper in chest. Moderately angled front and rear. Excellent proud presentation. Back of medium length. Good tail carriage. Steady side gait, excellent overall type.
2nd Exc – No. 52 CH LANAKEN NICOLETTE (Ch Ulzar des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) x Tarielle des Terres Bergeres (Imp Blg) Bred by Lanaken Kennels. Owned by Lumineux Kennels
5 years old, complete level bite. Good size female in profuse coat of excellent condition. Medium length head, typical expression, chiselled under eye. Flat skull, good stop, forehead very slightly sloping. Some loss of pigment on lower lips. Well shaped eye. Medium high set ears, used constantly. Well arched neckline into firm level topline. Croup a little sloping. Well developed chest in depth and width. Correct angles front and rear. Good underline, very harmonious outline with good bone and substance. Proud presentation. Good tail carriage. Drops topline at withers a little on move, but movement otherwise good.
3rd Exc – No. 50 NINJA V'T BELGISCH SCHOON (Imp Ndl) (Wendy v Lanas Hof (Ndl)/Charmaine v't Belgisch Schoon (Ndl) Bred by A Barbe-Ridder. Owned by G Carroll
3 years old, complete scissor bite. Tall female, elegant construction, shown in between coats. Head is long, expressive, sufficiently well chiselled under the eye. Flat skull, minimum stop, correct parallels. Ridge of hair along muzzle, excellent dark almond eye. Medium high set ears, sufficiently triangular in shape. Arched neckline, firm level topline, sloping croup. A little shallow in chest and a little flat sided in body. Moderate hind angles, straight in front. Square in outline. Good presentation. A little loose in elbows on the move. Tail a little gay. Bitch with type who needs to develop in chest and maturity.
Very Good – No. 51 DONNAS DECREE OF RAEMOIR (IMP NZ) (NZ Ch Laritts Dustin (Imp Swed)/NZ Ch My Girl Hope of Raemoir (Imp NZ) Bred & owned by D Lucas
8 years old, complete scissor bite. Good size female, a little long cast overall. Medium length head, a little full in cheek and broad in back skull and would prefer more length of muzzle. A little receding in back skull. Good stop, slight loss of pigment on lower lips. A little short in neck. Almond eye, medium colour, could be more obliquely set. Reluctant to use ears today. Level topline, rather long in loin, well developed chest in width and depth. Good bone and substance. Well angulated front and rear. Tendency to roll topline on move.
CHALLENGE GROENENDAEL BITCH - NO. 49 CHIVA V'T BELGISCH SCHOON (IMP NDL)
RESERVE CHALLENGE GROENENDAEL BITCH – NO. 46 CH MIRRIBANDI MORGANNAH
BEST OF BREED GROENENDAEL – NO. 49 CHIVA V'T BELGISCH SCHOON (IMP NDL)
RUNNER UP BEST OF BREED GROENENDAEL – NO. 15 CH BELJEKALI DESERT STORM
Best Baby Groenendael Puppy – No. 7 LUMINEUX EBONY MIST
Best Minor Groenendael Puppy – No. 4 A-T-ELL'S MONSIEUR QUINCY (IMP SWD)
Best Groenendael Puppy – No. 32 LANAKEN ROMANCE ON FIRE
Best Groenendael Junior – No. 9 LANAKEN RATTLE AND HUM
Best Groenendael Intermediate – No. 13 LANAKEN QUEST THRU TIME
Best Groenendael Australian Bred - No. 15 CH BELJEKALI DESERT STORM
Best Groenendael Open – No. 49 CHIVA V'T BELGISCH SCHOON (IMP NDL)
Groenendael Neuter Class 18 (6 months & over, both dogs & bitches)
1st Very Good & Best Groenendael Neuter
No. 53 WEEDRAM VOM KEISECKER (Ch Weedram Kadok du Bessen (AI)/Ch Weedram Material Hanky) Bred & owned by F Philp.
3 ½ years old, complete scissor bite. Female of good size, carrying a little excess weight. Slightly long construction. Medium length head, forehead sharply plunging, creating converging head planes. Almond eye, could be darker in colour and more obliquely set. Tallish ears, sufficiently well set, touch wide at base. Neckline a little low set on which detracts from head carriage. Level firm topline, excess length of loin. Well developed chest. Well angulated front and rear. Good character. Moves little wide in rear. Good tail carriage, drops a little at withers. |