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We have been devasted by the loss of our special girl Chena. Truly one-in-a-million dog. Of course she was among the first WWPD titled dogs in the UK, the first Excellent Working Titled Malamute in the UK and 5 x 61-80lb class Champion at Allerton Park Weight Pull, but that's not all she was. She was the cleverest, biggest hearted, hardest working and most fun loving girl we could ever want.
She leaves an enormous hole in our lives and in our hearts.
Love & miss you forever sweet Chen Chen
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She leaves an enormous hole in our lives and in our hearts.
Love & miss you forever sweet Chen Chen
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Chena is our first Black and White Mal (OK - technically she's Seal & White!). She has great bone, a lovely broad head and the darkest of eyes. She came to us at 8 weeks of age, from Walt & Kath Howarth (Hawkam) and is the result of a mating between Cassey, bred by Walt & Kath, and Devon, a beautiful American dog bred by Nancy Russell (Storm Kloud's) and co-owned by John Phillips (Stormwinds) & Andrea Sautbine (Sno Quest). Devon completed his championship in both the U.S. and Canada and also has his WWPD & WWPDX working weight pull titles. He spent some time in the UK with John, winning one CC in the UK and a Green Star and CACIB while showing in Ireland. He has now returned to the US leaving behind a very special part of his family - his kids!
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Chena is a superb working dog and enjoys all aspects of working. She is following in her Mum's footsteps and enjoys working in harness. During her first season she successfully competed in a number of rallies running alongside Kai. She spent some seasons running well in scooter classes with John and also ran well with half Brother Chuck (owned by Marina and Paddy Page) and sometimes with Sika in the two dog class. Now she enjoys longer treks alongside Troy.
In March 2010 Chena completed her AMCA Working Team Dog title by running 4 x 10-11 mile treks with her buddy, Chuck, and then in April 2011 she completed her Working Pack Dog Title.
In March 2010 Chena completed her AMCA Working Team Dog title by running 4 x 10-11 mile treks with her buddy, Chuck, and then in April 2011 she completed her Working Pack Dog Title.
Her forte, though, is Weight Pull, just like her Dad. At Aviemore 2008 in her very first Weight Pull Competition she pulled 866 lbs, 12.86 times her own body weight, to come 5th overall and 2nd in her class. Since then she has never looked back.
Chena consistently won her class and took the Most Weight X Bodyweight prize in the Allerton Park Weight Pull Championship. In the first 2 years of the Championship, she took home the Trophies for 1st in Class and Most Weight X Bodyweight both times. Th following year she was 2nd in the same class, having missed one pull due to a veterinary emergency with one of the other dogs - just one pull!!
In the 2010-11, 2011-12 and finally again in 2013-14 seasons she retained her 1st in class trophy. She has now retired from competition pulling.
In April 2008 she also gained her AMCA Working Weight Pull Dog certificate, becoming one of the first 4 Malamutes in the UK to do so.
In November 2008 she became the first Malamute in the UK to gain her WWPDX, and in fact any Working Dog Excellent Title!
Chena consistently won her class and took the Most Weight X Bodyweight prize in the Allerton Park Weight Pull Championship. In the first 2 years of the Championship, she took home the Trophies for 1st in Class and Most Weight X Bodyweight both times. Th following year she was 2nd in the same class, having missed one pull due to a veterinary emergency with one of the other dogs - just one pull!!
In the 2010-11, 2011-12 and finally again in 2013-14 seasons she retained her 1st in class trophy. She has now retired from competition pulling.
In April 2008 she also gained her AMCA Working Weight Pull Dog certificate, becoming one of the first 4 Malamutes in the UK to do so.
In November 2008 she became the first Malamute in the UK to gain her WWPDX, and in fact any Working Dog Excellent Title!
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Chena is a lively girl with a big personality and the heart of a lion. Now that Troy has joined us too, we are enjoying watching their friendship blossom and their working partnership develop.
Chena is a confident and naturally dominant character but she gets on with everyone. Although she is very independent and has an adventurous streak, she also has an endearing laid back attitude. She has the cutest deep woo too!
Chena also amazed us all by gaining her Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award at 9 months, although she is super intelligent so it shouldn't have been a surprise!
Her show career got off to a shaky start but since then she has notched up a number of 1st & 2nd places in Open and Championship Shows, 1 x Reserve Best Bitch and 1 x Best Bitch. She qualified for Crufts 2008, 2009 and 2011 and at Border Union Championship Show in June 2011 she gained her Stud Book Number by winning the Limit Bitch Class. That's qualification for Crufts for life! Chena has also been placed in the AMCUK Malamute of the Year Awards each year, coming 8th Top Bitch in 2010. She is now showing in the Veteran class and doing pretty well with a Best Veteran In Show at the AMCUK Open Show to her credit.
Chena is a confident and naturally dominant character but she gets on with everyone. Although she is very independent and has an adventurous streak, she also has an endearing laid back attitude. She has the cutest deep woo too!
Chena also amazed us all by gaining her Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award at 9 months, although she is super intelligent so it shouldn't have been a surprise!
Her show career got off to a shaky start but since then she has notched up a number of 1st & 2nd places in Open and Championship Shows, 1 x Reserve Best Bitch and 1 x Best Bitch. She qualified for Crufts 2008, 2009 and 2011 and at Border Union Championship Show in June 2011 she gained her Stud Book Number by winning the Limit Bitch Class. That's qualification for Crufts for life! Chena has also been placed in the AMCUK Malamute of the Year Awards each year, coming 8th Top Bitch in 2010. She is now showing in the Veteran class and doing pretty well with a Best Veteran In Show at the AMCUK Open Show to her credit.
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some of the judges comments
"Energetic and happy old lady, lovely mature expression, so appealing, unsure at first, a tad narrow in front, but looking in super condition for 9 years, pleasing angulation all round, well set and carried tail, moved out easily. "
Sue Hewart-CHambers, 1st Veteran Bitch & Best Veteran In Show, AMCUK Open, July 2015
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"A 9 year old black bitch, again one I have admired for her power, muscling and toning. Still in top condition and a credit to her owners. Very much still one of the top bitches I had today but like 1 she is just a tad bigger than my ideal"
Roger Cruden, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Border Union, June 2015
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"Well boned with good outline, good head with feminine expression, well arched neck & a well proportioned body with a good depth of chest good front & rear with broad thighs, correct length of loin strong topline leading to correctly set tail. Well muscled throughout moved well but not quite the drive of my first"
Barbara Stanier, 2nd Veteran Bitch, SKC, May 2015
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"At 9 years old, this lady was the oldest in the ring, but you would never have guessed it. And I don’t mean that just from her behaviour! As fit as a fiddle, without an ounce of fat, this well-muscled, well turned-out veteran gave the whole class a run for their money, moving with a delightful combination of grace, ease and power. A well-deserved 1st place was topped with her taking the Best Special Working title. "
Mike John, 1st Special Working Certified Bitch & Best Special Working, AMCUK Open, May 2015
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"I’ve always had a soft spot for this 8 year old and remember judging (and placing) her, and her half sister, as juniors and once or twice since. She still has her lovely feminine head and expression, excellent front, correct topline and tail, and plenty of bone. Moved well with plenty of drive."
Chris John, 3rd Veteran Bitch & 1st Good Citizen Bitch, CRUFTS, March 2015
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"Both these girls moved out well around the ring & are still very sound. 8 years old, ½ sister to 1, larger type of good substance. Harsh coat not often seen now. Also good angulation just preferred rear movement of 1 today."
Anne Nevinson, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Scotland, November 2014
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"8 years of good size & in full coat with a pleasing head & expression but with ears just a touch large. Stands on a good front & firm rear. Moves out well for her age."
Dave Killilea, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, September 2014
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"A most attractive head, so well balanced, so typical. Really good proportions in profile. Very good tail & correct coat. Good quarters & super condition. Moving very well."
Lorraine Bolton, 1st Veteran Bitch, SKC, August 2014
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"Liked her very much, lovely shape, correct length. Pleasing head although ears slightly high set. Well balanced angulation, reflected when she moves."
Jeff Horswell, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Leeds, July 2014
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"8 years, taller bitch who is a clean mover with good topline. I just preferred the proportions of 1"
Frank Kane, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Blackpool, June 2014
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"Slightly longer in leg than 2nd well arched neck with a beautiful topline, nice width and depth of chest, correct length of loin with enough substance and bone, well-muscled throughout very intense on the move which didn’t help her today. "
John Phillips, 3rd Limit Bitch, Three Counties, June 2014
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"Love the substance of this girl, lovely bone and super outline. Excellent proportions & angles, another excellent strong topline & correct tail. Effortless movement, covers the ground well."
Kimberley Jebson, 2nd Veteran Bitch, AMCUK Open Show, May 2014
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"7½ years, yet again another very well balanced girl with a nice forechest & good feet, pleasing head with good dentition & is well balanced in body & moves without faults & deserved her prize."
Steve Myring, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, September 2013
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"Strong feminine bitch with much to like, good head proportions and lovely dark eye, good length & well muscled neck, good bone & harsh coat. Good depth of chest with good length of leg. Nicely sloping top line & strong back. Well muscled thighs. Moved out well. "
Marina Page, 1st Limit, Lanchester Agricultural Society, July 2013
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"Big girl in beautiful condition, lovely head, super bone & feet, excellent front, strong rear, ultra sound & in lovely body & coat "
Derek Smith, 1st Veteran Bitch, Scottish Kennel Club, May 2013
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"Well proportioned head, dark eye, well placed ears, moderate arch to neck, straight legs in forequarters, good depth of body & topline, adequate hindquarters, active movement."
Tom H Johnston, 2nd Open Bitch, Working & Pastoral Breeds of Scotland, November 2011
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"Lovely feminine head and expression. Excellent front, correct topline, plenty of bone. Good tail. Moved with drive"
Chris John, 1st Limit Bitch, Border Union, June 2011
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"Bigger lass with good substance & muscle formation, shoulder marginally steep & feet could be better, deep brisket & shape to ribs, moved steady, harsh stand-off coat."
Stuart Mallard, 3rd Good Citizen Bitch, Crufts, March 2011
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"Honest type with obvious good temperament, so many excellent breed points, good eye & ears, correct head shape, well constructed with firm topline, just too focused on handlers stash of bait to do herself justice."
Hedd Richards, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, October 2010
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"Good type, correct topline & tailset, good ear & eye placement, correct head shape. Good angles, although a little long in pasterns, therefore needs to tighten up in front movement. RBB"
Helen Burke, 1st Postgraduate Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch, SKC, August 2010
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"Powerfully built girl who moved well and was in good hard condition, a pleasing head with strong muzzle nice dark eye of correct shape and placement."
Keith Givens, 3rd Postgraduate Bitch, National Working & Pastoral Breeds, July 2010
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"Correct harsh coat, good topline which she held on the move, good feet, strong neck, well balanced girl who moved with purpose."
Jane Brook, 1st Postgraduate, NEEWPBS, May 2010
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"Good dentition, larger ears than I would prefer, good spring of rib and length of loin, excellent topline, good bone and tight compact feet. In hard condition, good on the move but a little erratic."
John Phillips, 3rd Postgraduate Bitch, AMCUK Open Show, May 2010
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"Scores well in front assembly with good shoulders & straight legs...Strong well made head & neck, deep chest & good ribbing, holds topline well, muscular rearquarters with strong hocks, moves well in profile & going away, in good clean jacket & firm body"
Richard Kinsey, 2nd Postgraduate Bitch, Driffield, October 2009
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"Outilne, muscle and bone are just what I am looking for, lovely head and expression, balance of angulation very good as was her movement with plenty of drive and good front."
Christina Chapman, 1st Postgraduate Bitch, Leeds, July 2009
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"Smart all round, very pleasing head proportions, correct neck and front, correct type of coat."
Robin Newhouse, 1st Postgraduate Bitch, Darlington, September 2008
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"Bigger than 1 (Sika) and not quite as well finished, longer in leg and body but still a nice shape. Good length of neck and topline, attractive head not overdone, good bite. Took time to settle on the move but good action when she did."
Jo Sugden, 2nd Junior Bitch, Leeds, July 2007
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"Very good bitch...for balance and type she is very pleasing, good skull, eye shape and colour, has a lot of promise"
Frank Kane, 2nd Junior Bitch, National Working & Pastoral Breeds, July 2007
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"Pretty head, dark eyes, strong front, correct topline and good tail carriage. Moved well"
Chris John, 2nd Junior Bitch, Paignton, July 2007
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"Well muscled , in hard condition, good on the move, good angulation, nice soft expression with dark eye and good ear placement"
Keith Givens, 2nd Junior Bitch, South Wales, July 2007
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"Strongly made & very pleasing for both balance & type, good breadth of skull, excellent neck & shoulders, typical topline, well carried tail, moved well with some drive from the rear."
Tom Mather, 1st AV Junior, Cumberland CA, February 2007
"Energetic and happy old lady, lovely mature expression, so appealing, unsure at first, a tad narrow in front, but looking in super condition for 9 years, pleasing angulation all round, well set and carried tail, moved out easily. "
Sue Hewart-CHambers, 1st Veteran Bitch & Best Veteran In Show, AMCUK Open, July 2015
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"A 9 year old black bitch, again one I have admired for her power, muscling and toning. Still in top condition and a credit to her owners. Very much still one of the top bitches I had today but like 1 she is just a tad bigger than my ideal"
Roger Cruden, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Border Union, June 2015
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"Well boned with good outline, good head with feminine expression, well arched neck & a well proportioned body with a good depth of chest good front & rear with broad thighs, correct length of loin strong topline leading to correctly set tail. Well muscled throughout moved well but not quite the drive of my first"
Barbara Stanier, 2nd Veteran Bitch, SKC, May 2015
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"At 9 years old, this lady was the oldest in the ring, but you would never have guessed it. And I don’t mean that just from her behaviour! As fit as a fiddle, without an ounce of fat, this well-muscled, well turned-out veteran gave the whole class a run for their money, moving with a delightful combination of grace, ease and power. A well-deserved 1st place was topped with her taking the Best Special Working title. "
Mike John, 1st Special Working Certified Bitch & Best Special Working, AMCUK Open, May 2015
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"I’ve always had a soft spot for this 8 year old and remember judging (and placing) her, and her half sister, as juniors and once or twice since. She still has her lovely feminine head and expression, excellent front, correct topline and tail, and plenty of bone. Moved well with plenty of drive."
Chris John, 3rd Veteran Bitch & 1st Good Citizen Bitch, CRUFTS, March 2015
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"Both these girls moved out well around the ring & are still very sound. 8 years old, ½ sister to 1, larger type of good substance. Harsh coat not often seen now. Also good angulation just preferred rear movement of 1 today."
Anne Nevinson, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Working & Pastoral Breeds Association of Scotland, November 2014
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"8 years of good size & in full coat with a pleasing head & expression but with ears just a touch large. Stands on a good front & firm rear. Moves out well for her age."
Dave Killilea, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, September 2014
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"A most attractive head, so well balanced, so typical. Really good proportions in profile. Very good tail & correct coat. Good quarters & super condition. Moving very well."
Lorraine Bolton, 1st Veteran Bitch, SKC, August 2014
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"Liked her very much, lovely shape, correct length. Pleasing head although ears slightly high set. Well balanced angulation, reflected when she moves."
Jeff Horswell, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Leeds, July 2014
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"8 years, taller bitch who is a clean mover with good topline. I just preferred the proportions of 1"
Frank Kane, 2nd Veteran Bitch, Blackpool, June 2014
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"Slightly longer in leg than 2nd well arched neck with a beautiful topline, nice width and depth of chest, correct length of loin with enough substance and bone, well-muscled throughout very intense on the move which didn’t help her today. "
John Phillips, 3rd Limit Bitch, Three Counties, June 2014
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"Love the substance of this girl, lovely bone and super outline. Excellent proportions & angles, another excellent strong topline & correct tail. Effortless movement, covers the ground well."
Kimberley Jebson, 2nd Veteran Bitch, AMCUK Open Show, May 2014
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"7½ years, yet again another very well balanced girl with a nice forechest & good feet, pleasing head with good dentition & is well balanced in body & moves without faults & deserved her prize."
Steve Myring, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, September 2013
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"Strong feminine bitch with much to like, good head proportions and lovely dark eye, good length & well muscled neck, good bone & harsh coat. Good depth of chest with good length of leg. Nicely sloping top line & strong back. Well muscled thighs. Moved out well. "
Marina Page, 1st Limit, Lanchester Agricultural Society, July 2013
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"Big girl in beautiful condition, lovely head, super bone & feet, excellent front, strong rear, ultra sound & in lovely body & coat "
Derek Smith, 1st Veteran Bitch, Scottish Kennel Club, May 2013
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"Well proportioned head, dark eye, well placed ears, moderate arch to neck, straight legs in forequarters, good depth of body & topline, adequate hindquarters, active movement."
Tom H Johnston, 2nd Open Bitch, Working & Pastoral Breeds of Scotland, November 2011
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"Lovely feminine head and expression. Excellent front, correct topline, plenty of bone. Good tail. Moved with drive"
Chris John, 1st Limit Bitch, Border Union, June 2011
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"Bigger lass with good substance & muscle formation, shoulder marginally steep & feet could be better, deep brisket & shape to ribs, moved steady, harsh stand-off coat."
Stuart Mallard, 3rd Good Citizen Bitch, Crufts, March 2011
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"Honest type with obvious good temperament, so many excellent breed points, good eye & ears, correct head shape, well constructed with firm topline, just too focused on handlers stash of bait to do herself justice."
Hedd Richards, 1st Good Citizen Bitch, Driffield, October 2010
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"Good type, correct topline & tailset, good ear & eye placement, correct head shape. Good angles, although a little long in pasterns, therefore needs to tighten up in front movement. RBB"
Helen Burke, 1st Postgraduate Bitch & Reserve Best Bitch, SKC, August 2010
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"Powerfully built girl who moved well and was in good hard condition, a pleasing head with strong muzzle nice dark eye of correct shape and placement."
Keith Givens, 3rd Postgraduate Bitch, National Working & Pastoral Breeds, July 2010
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"Correct harsh coat, good topline which she held on the move, good feet, strong neck, well balanced girl who moved with purpose."
Jane Brook, 1st Postgraduate, NEEWPBS, May 2010
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"Good dentition, larger ears than I would prefer, good spring of rib and length of loin, excellent topline, good bone and tight compact feet. In hard condition, good on the move but a little erratic."
John Phillips, 3rd Postgraduate Bitch, AMCUK Open Show, May 2010
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"Scores well in front assembly with good shoulders & straight legs...Strong well made head & neck, deep chest & good ribbing, holds topline well, muscular rearquarters with strong hocks, moves well in profile & going away, in good clean jacket & firm body"
Richard Kinsey, 2nd Postgraduate Bitch, Driffield, October 2009
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"Outilne, muscle and bone are just what I am looking for, lovely head and expression, balance of angulation very good as was her movement with plenty of drive and good front."
Christina Chapman, 1st Postgraduate Bitch, Leeds, July 2009
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"Smart all round, very pleasing head proportions, correct neck and front, correct type of coat."
Robin Newhouse, 1st Postgraduate Bitch, Darlington, September 2008
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"Bigger than 1 (Sika) and not quite as well finished, longer in leg and body but still a nice shape. Good length of neck and topline, attractive head not overdone, good bite. Took time to settle on the move but good action when she did."
Jo Sugden, 2nd Junior Bitch, Leeds, July 2007
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"Very good bitch...for balance and type she is very pleasing, good skull, eye shape and colour, has a lot of promise"
Frank Kane, 2nd Junior Bitch, National Working & Pastoral Breeds, July 2007
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"Pretty head, dark eyes, strong front, correct topline and good tail carriage. Moved well"
Chris John, 2nd Junior Bitch, Paignton, July 2007
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"Well muscled , in hard condition, good on the move, good angulation, nice soft expression with dark eye and good ear placement"
Keith Givens, 2nd Junior Bitch, South Wales, July 2007
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"Strongly made & very pleasing for both balance & type, good breadth of skull, excellent neck & shoulders, typical topline, well carried tail, moved well with some drive from the rear."
Tom Mather, 1st AV Junior, Cumberland CA, February 2007
