DDBS South West Regional
November 13, 1999: Claremont, CA

Madame Ann-Marie Class, France

Scribe: Janet Borland, CA

 

Jr. Puppies
BOB: Prometheus Dogue du Nord

3-6 months Jr Puppy Dog

1, Promising, Best of Breed Jr. Puppy Dog: Prometheus Dogue du Nord (Mulk de la Maison de Hollande x Mon Cherie de la Maison de Hollande) owner Michael & Nicole Tuttobene: Head – very typical, excellent, shape of eyes are excellent but color is darker. Ears – very good. Bite – good undershot. Forequarters – very good. Topline – back a little arched. Hindquarters – very good, well angulated. Tail – all right. Movement – very typical for his age. Very strong bones, be careful with topline

 

 

Youth:
BOB: Ch. Valhalla’s Mjollnir of Thor
BOS: Gothic Guardien’s Mighty Aphrodite

6-9 month Dog

1, Very Good: Brio-Grandes Gus (Zeus x Gravin Chantel), owner Colleen Dougherty: Head – very good typical head with right proportions. Ears – good shape. Eyes – good shape. Bite – undershot small. Forequarters – right for the age. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – could be more angulated. Tail – small crank (kink), not terrible. Movement – right from hindquarters and hocks near. Very good expression, prefer eyes to be darker

2, Very Good: Thugster Immortal (Riverbend’s Beefsteak x Sadies Rose) owner Rick Keyner: Head – very good head type. Ears – correct. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good for age. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correctly angualted. Tail – ok. Movement – needs a better drive from hindquarters. Eyes too light, very good with qualities. Could improve with age.

3, Very Good: Leo of Maritime Bordeaux (Titan of Maritime Bordeaux x Berengario of Rising Star), owner Peter Carlstrom: Head – very good head type for age. Ears – carried a little behind, shape alright, ears high placed. Bite – excellent undershot. Forequarters – correct for age. Topline – correct, slightly roached when standing. Hindquarters – well angulated. Tail – thin, feel crank (kink), but not a problem. Movement – correct. Would like stronger bone, would like darker eyes. With movement the back roaches.

 

12-15 month Dog

1, Excellent, Best of Breed Youth, Best Youth Male: Ch. Valhalla’s Mjollnir of Thor (Ch. Thor’s Hammer de la Fam Vaughan x Ch. Lady Freya de la Fam Vaughan), owner Denise Vaughan: Head – excellent head type, very good eyes and expression. Ears – a little bit long, well carried. Bite – correct bite. Forequarters – very good. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – alright. Movement – very good. Very well balanced young dog. Would prefer stronger bones.

2, Excellent: 3M’s Oden (Ch 3M’s Sampson x 3M’s Dominque v. Douvergenheut), MASK BLACK owner David & Brenda Foster: Head – excellent head type. Very good eyes and expression. Ears – well placed and carried well. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – correct for a young dog, still narrow chest, not yet developed. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correct angulation. Tail – correct tail. Movement – correct movement for age, gay tail when moves. Dog still narrow, but has good qualities.

3, Very Good: Ch. Gothic Guardiens Butkus (Ch. Matuszak x Ch. Paisley), owner Mary Montgomery & Michael Rogers: Head – excellent head type, excellent eyes and expression. Ears – excellent at the right place. Bite – very small undershot. Forequarters – correct but need to get stronger with age. Topline – good. Hindquarters – well angulated. Tail – very good. Movement – movement of a young dog which need to get stronger in movement, especially from hindquarters. If improves will be excellent specimen of the breed.

4, Very Good: Charles River’s Slam Dunk (Amra x Albarados’ Katie) owners Steve & Anna Reich: Head – excellent head type, excellent eyes and expression. Ears – very good. Bite – correct. Forequarters – a little bit open with the feed. Chest not developed at the moment. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correct angulation. Tail – correct, a bit thin. Movement – correct movement from hindquarters, needs to be better with front, with age. A little bit nervous in show ring.

Very Good: Brio Grande Diesel Derby (Hilltops Oscar von Teja x Gravin Chanetell von Ruflohof) owner David St. Eloi: Head – correct but could be better, muzzle falls down, good wrinkles. Ears – very well carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good for the age. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – correct angulation. Tail – good. Movement – very good. Well balanced dog.

Very Good: Ch. Gothic Guardien’s Tobias de Gargolye (Ch. Matuszak x Ch. Paisley) owner Vickie Barfield & Jeff Dillion: Head – very good head type, very good eyes and expression. Ears – correct. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good for age, chest not developed. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – very good, correctly angulated. Tail – excellent. Movement – difficult to appreciate, does not want to trot, lacks drive from hind quarters. If it improves will be an excellent dog.

Very Good: Gothic Guardien’s Mighty Hannibal (Ch. Matuszak x Ch. Paisley), owner Rich Owings & Lee Kelly: Head – excellent head type, very good eyes and expression. Ears – very good placed and carried well. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – a little bit open from left foot. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – well angulated. Tail – correct. Movement – did not move correctly. This is a shame because he is an excellent type, movement is not correct. Need to be trained for show ring.

Very Good: Gothic Guardien’s Bufo Rubellum (Ch. Matuszak x Ch. Paisley) owner Rich Owings & Lee Kelly: Head – very good head type. Ears – very well carried. Bite – poor undershot. Forequarters – correct with elbow a little outside. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correct. Tail – correct. Movement – correct movement from hindquarters, lacks strength from hind quarters when moves. Shape of eyes not good but with age, when head develops, it may improve.

 

12-15 month Bitch

1, Excellent, Best of Opposite Youth, Best Youth Female: Gothic Guardien’s Might Aphrodite (Ch. Matuszak x Ch. Paisley) owner Rich Owings and Lee Kelly: Head – very good head type, eyes and expression. Ears – could be better carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good front for age. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – correct. Movement – very good typical movement.

 

Regular
BOB: 3M’s Katie O’Hara
BOS: Ch. Matuszak

 

15-24 month Intermediate Dog

1, Excellent: Los Lan’s DeBo de los Flores (Lamy x Lutece du Domaine des Ormes) owner Ernie Flores: Head – excellent head type, eyes and expression. Ears – well carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good. Topline –excellent. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – right, tail turns when he moves. Movement – very good, typical movement

2, Very Good: Ch. Rising Star’s Duncan the Brave (Ch. Monsieur Elvis J Simba x Ch. Tanakajd Szepe Dolli) owner Jennifer Roberts: Head – very good head type, a little bit over wrinkled in cheek area. Ears – well carried, a little bit long. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – correct, chest not yet developed. Topline – back up and falls in front. Hindquarters – could be more angulated. Tail – correct. Movement – free movement, needs to be stronger from the hindquarters. Very tall and needs to develop.

Open Dog

1, Excellent: Powerhouse Dogue de Titan ( Rowe’s Malise x Rowe’s Tuca) owner Paul Sunseri: Head – very good head type, excellent eyes and expression. Ears – well carried and placed. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good. Topline – excellent. Hindquarters – excellent. Tail – all right. Movement – very good typical movement. Very well balanced dog.

2, Excellent: Regal-C Varian Saar (Von Hoff’s Reggie de Everglades x Moriah) owners John and Deborah Gunter: Head – very good with very good eyes and expression. Ears – very good, well carried. Bite – correct undershot, very slight jaws, not the same on both sides. Forequarters – very good in front. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – correct. Movement – very good. Would prefer to be more masculine

3, Very Good: Beaureguards Sweet Pee, owner Lori Hulsey: Head – correct head type with nose a little bit too straight. Correct eyes. Ears – a little bit long but well carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – good front. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good, well angulated. Tail – all right. Movement – correct, hocks too close.

Champion Dog

BOS, Best Male, Excellent: Ch. Matuszak (Ch. Beefy T Bad Boy of Riverbend Farms x Cleo de Duchess of Royall Kennels) owner Mary Montgomery and Michael Rogers: Head – excellent head type, excellent eyes and expression, excellent wrinkles. Ears – very good, good carried ears. Bite – excellent undershot. Forequarters – excellent. Topline – excellent. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – all right. Movement – excellent, especially from hindquarters. Excellent temperament.

Excellent: Ch. Mr. Niki Tembo (TNT Muggsie de Merrimac x Tano) owner Nancy Kent: Head – excellent head, excellent eyes and expression. Ears – well placed. Bite, minimum undershot, very wide jaw. Forequarters – excellent front. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – correct. Tail – correct. Movement – very good, typical movement.

Excellent: Ch. Thor’s Hammer de la Fam Vaughan (Monsieur Simba de la Fam Soto x Ark’s Precious Nala) owner Jason & Denise Vaugahn: Head – excellent head type, eyes and expression. Ears – very good – well carried ears. Bite – excellent undershot. Forequarters – excellent. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – correct. Movement – excellent typical movement. Would prefer more to be more masculine.

Excellent: Ch. Monsieur Elvis J Simba (Harley x Hilltop’s Angel) owner Jennifer Roberts: Head – very good head type, prefer skull more well developed. Very good eyes and expression. Ears – very good, a little bit long. Bite – undershot at minimum. Forequarters – very good front, could be wider. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good angulation. Tail – all right. Movement – excellent. Very many good qualities in dog.

 

Open Bitch

1, Best of Breed, Best Female Excellent: 3M’s Katie O’Hara (3M’s Shadow des Jolies Gueules x 3M’s Autumn) owner David & Brenda Foster: Head – excellent head type, ears, eyes and expression. Ears – very well carried. Bite –correct undershot, good jaw. Forequarters – very good. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – correct. Movement – excellent. Could have a better drive from hindquarters

2, Excellent: Wooby (Ch. Beefy T Bad Boy x Gravin Chantel) owner Colleen Dougherty: Head – excellent head type, eyes and expression. Ears – well carried. Bite – correct, undershot at minimum, wide jaw. Forequarters – very good front. Topline – back a little too high. Hindquarters – a little bit too straight. Tail – correct. Movement – very good. Excellent temperament, shameful of her rasping sound.

3, Excellent: Oprah de la Maison de Hollande (Mulk de la Maison de Hollande x Monroe de la Maison de Hollande) owner Michael & Nicole Tuttobene: Head – very good, with good eyes and expression. Very good muzzle. Ears – well carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good, feet need to be arched. Topline – very good, high in back, falls in back. Hindquarters – could be more angulated. Tail – correct. Movement – very good, typical movement. Feet a little bit open.

4, Excellent: Regal-C Jana Greyson (Big Daddy Rich Kennels x Sheba v. Douvergenhout), owner Deborah & John Gunter: Head – very good head type, eyes and expression. Would prefer skull more developed. Excellent muzzle. Ears – very good. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – very good. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – well angulated. Tail – correct. Movement – very good movement.

Excellent: Walker Mt’s Molly Brown (Park Ave Chip Coconut x Foxy Brown ) owner Tina Watson: Head – very good head type, eyes and expression is very good. Ears – well carried ears, a little bit too long. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – a little bit open, chest not yet developed. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correct angualtions. Tail – correct. Movement – very good. Young bitch, needs to develop.

Champion Bitch

Excellent: Ch. Gothic Guardien’s Paisley (Muntres Ceaser x Suncoast Michele) owner Rich Owings & Lee Kelly: Head – excellent head type, eyes and expression. Ears – very good, well carried. Bite – very good undershot with broad jaw. Forequarters – very good. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – very good. Tail – correct. Movement – very good but close with the hindquarters. Could be in better condition with the coat.

Excellent: Ch. Bailey (Ch Ubu Alcarinque x De Deemdese Bijou) owner Mary Montgomery & Michael Rogers: Head – very good head type with good eyes and expression. Would prefer cheeks developed more. Ears – well carried. Bite – big undershot. Forequarters – very good. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – should be a little bit more angulated. Tail – correct. Movement – very good typical movement. Needs a better drive from hindquarters.

Excellent: Ch. Lady Freya de la Fam Vaughan (Rowe’s Bordeaux Malise x Rowe’s Bordeaux Tuca) owner Denise & Jason Vaughan: Head – correct head type, skull a bit flat. Ears – well carried. Bite – correct undershot. Forequarters – correct front. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – very good angulation. Tail – correct. Movement – very good, close from the hindquarters. Bones could be stronger

 

 

Breeders Class Winner:
Valhalla Bordeaux, CA

 

 

Spay/Neuter Fun Class
Winner: RockenCash Kennels Kate

1, Excellent: RockenCash Kennels Kate (Rescue), owner Stace Eakle: Head – very good type. Ears – well carried. Forequarters – correct front. Topline – correct. Hindquarters – correct. Movement – very good typical movement. Very good eyes and expression. Excellent wrinkle.

2, Excellent: Valhalla’s Valkyrie Maiden (Ch. Thor’s Hammer de la Fam Vaughan x Ch. Lady Freya de la Fam Vaughan) owner Stephanie Monico: Very good head type, ears very good, well carried Very good eyes. Correct undershot. Very good front but chest is not completely developed. Very good topline and angulation. Very good movement.

3, Very Good: Sasha T Bad Girl (Ch. Beefy T Bad Boy x Sprocket) owner Jason & Janet Borland: Correct type, very good eyes and expression, nose little bit long. Ears – very good. Bite – correct. Correct undershot. Topline – very good. Hindquarters – correct. Tail – little knot on bottom. Movement – easy movement. Correct front

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