Critique
of the Sweepstakes Classes
June 13, 2009 NCIPC Specialty
First I would like to thank the club and its members for inviting me to judge sweepstakes. I had 10 entries total with one absentee. I have to say that all of the puppies had some good points about them but some were just more mature at this stage. There were several that I would expect to be easy champions in the future when they mature. I would love to go over all of them a year from now (if only, I could).
On this day the best male puppy I selected was #115, Qazara The Bon Vivant owned by Diane Burvee out of Eng Ch Jidoran El Cid and Ch Qazara Beyond Paradise. This boy had amazing substance, chest and spring of rib. He had a short back and was very well balanced keeping true to breed type. He had a large open face, with good eye placement and ear set. He had a glamorous coat that hung well and accentuated all of his good points. He moved with a smooth effortless gate and was just a joy to go over. He is a true credit to his owner and the breed.
The best female puppy I chose was #90 Fourwinds Party Favor owned by Mrs. Robert M. Jackson out of Ch Fourwinds Prime Time Shine and Ch Desert Jade Party Time At Fourwinds. This compact parti girl had a great body and type with an awesome top line and tail set. She moved effortlessly around the ring and was a real show stopper with her dark eye patches and parti markings. She was an absolute delight to behold and go over. Definitely a credit to her owner and the breed.
On this day it was a boy's day out with Qazara The Bon Vivant going best puppy displaying such maturity of body and over all that he edged out the competition.
I try to make sure no one goes away empty handed when showing pups, so I hope every one enjoyed their stone carved Foo dogs and squeaky toys.
Warmest
Regards,
Vincent Fleece
