I would like to thank the show Committee and Chairman extraordinaire, Robin

Somerville, for not only the invitation but for the consistent communication and weekly

updates required to coordinate your shows despite the ongoing COVID pandemic and

the resulting stress in organizing. From start to finish a joy to work with you all and truly

kudos to a hard-working core of volunteers to get this massive task accomplished. A

lovely venue which I hope to visit again in the future with my own dogs in tow. What luck

to have members with their ears to the ground to find this park like setting. My thanks

also to my steward Carmel McCormack for her ever efficient management and keeping

me on time and the ring flowing with little effort.

My thanks obviously to you the breeders and fanciers who brought me your hopefuls

and your enthusiasm. We all breed and judge according to the same plan. The breed

standard. I do my best to respect in my selections a key point to the standard,

moderation. In size, coat, bone, fill, etc. except for eyes where our standard deviates

and requires large. In saying that I was pleased that the majority fit those standard

requirements well. If my critiques mention ‘fill’ as in needing more or less it is not

anything more then to indicate what would be required to see it as moderate and

certainly a personal observation and interpretation on my part. That said, I appreciated

the sporting way all accepted my placements and attention when I was able to share

some general thoughts on the day. The fact that so many did not have the option of

more general exposure or training for your dogs and the noted lack of timidity indicates

not only a commitment to doing your best to socialize and train but to the selection of

stock with good solid temperaments as required for our breed. An active, graceful,

sporting and gay character is what we all strive for in our selections not only for future

breeding stock but for our lucky companion homes as well. Kudos to you all.

I hope that my critiques will provide you with a picture of what I saw before me and the

process I used in my selections. Sadly, I was not allowed the option of awards of merit

on the day but would have gladly awarded some.

My best you all and I pray that the type lives on.

Jean Tremblay

Halfmoon Perm.reg'd.

Dogs

Junior Puppy

1st Midsummers Country Road. 8 months. Blenheim. Blanket marked with rich colour

emerging. A well put together puppy with a good spring of rib, a solid topline, lovely well

laidback shoulders. A solid strong topline from his good length of rib and short loin. A

confident puppy on the move carrying his tail well and level. Face and head as finished

as to be expected at this age but he has wonderful large round eyes with good promise.

2nd Midsummers Carefree Highway. Another heavily marked Blenheim complete with

well placed and valued lozenge. Coat of good colour and texture on a such a young

dog. Topline needs to strengthen and he needs a bit more confidence in the ring. A

worthy dog.

Senior Puppy

Sigma Chi's September Song at Syrenia. 11 months Tricolour. Mature looking puppy

of larger frame. Correct blaze allowing for a soft expression. Eyes are of good colour but

could be larger for my liking. Muzzle plush but a tad short in relation to skull. Long silky

coat in good condition and well broken. Front well put together with well laid back

shoulders and good depth of chest. Topline strong. Showed with confidence in the ring

for his owner.

12-18 Month Dog

Churchill's White knight. Moderate sized openly marked Blenheim. Large dark eyes

and dense pigment surrounding. Rich chestnut red markings and pearly white coat of

good texture. Good spring of rib and cobby body. A sound mover with proper tail

carriage. Lovely temperament to boot. In my shortlist. His time will come.

Canadian Bred Dog

Midsummers Tom Thumb. Another moderate size dog. Heavily marked Blenheim with

coat of good texture. Head and eyes pleasing with soft expression. Needs more

experience on the move as movement was difficult to assess despite the fact he has

lovely angles fore and aft. A bit proud of tail but that may settle as he gains experience.

Bred by Exhibitor Dog

Cempa's Wishful Thinking. A Black and tan dog of ideal size and shape. Ample

ribbing and a short loin to keep his topline solid standing and on the move. All covered

with silky straight coat with rich clear tan in all the right places. A sound mover at one

with his handler. Hocks well let down with correct bend of stifle. Neck of moderate

length and well crested as well. Topped by a head of lovely dimensions and correct

balance of skull to muzzle. Large round expressive dark brown eyes as well. A lovely

package who though he stood alone merited the win and the Winners Dog award as

well.

Open Dog

1st Midsummers First Knight. Two year old dog. Blenheim with well broken markings

of rich chestnut colour. Lovely balance to front and rear which allowed for a collected

gait on the go round. A bit enthusiastic of tail at moments but settled during the

challenge for winners. Masculine head without coarseness with lovely dark round eyes,

correct length of muzzle with ample lip without being pendulous. Good cushioning under

his eyes enhanced his soft expression. Coat in good condition of correct silky texture.

His crown should not be difficult to attain. Needs a bit of schooling and pushed hard for

winner but was pleased to award him Reserve Winners Dog.

2nd Glenorchy's Fame and Fortune. Blenheim with spot of full measure. Well

balanced with a solid well made front assembly and a good topline. Presented in hard

muscled condition, a credit to his owner. Another with a soft expression and nice dark

pigment and a well conditioned coat of correct texture.

3rd Legacy Archangel Raphael. Another Blenheim with spot. Smaller cast of the class

but still within the standard in fact closer to the preferred weight without any hint of

femininity. Shown in unison with his owner once they both relaxed in the class. Soft

expression with dark pigment. If I could wish it would be for eyes of a darker shade.

4th Eddie Zoryst. Tricolour, heavily marked but with rich tan and jet black markings of

good texture. Blaze distinct and eyes of good colour. Front good and topline solid

standing and on the move. Head could benefit with less fill under the eyes and more

length of muzzle to balance over expression. Good bite and lovely temperament.

Veteran Dog

Midsummers Black Thunder. 7.5 years. A Tricolour with blanket markings and rich tan

of good texture. A happy showman with a sound body with good rib, short hocks, good

tail carriage and sound movement coming and going. Expression soft with large round

correctly coloured eyes and good fill under the eyes.

Bitches

Junior Puppy

A lovely class of bitches; the future looks bright. Interestingly all placements sired by the

same dog.

1st Midsummers Cinnamon Girl. Blenheim. Lovely make and shape and certainly

feminine without lacking bone or substance. An ideal size for her age group. Carriage

on the go round excellent from tip of nose to her well carried tail. A strong rear with

short hocks and good drive. Front tight probably due to her well laid back shoulders. A

feminine head of ideal proportions with dark round eyes and almost black eye and lip

pigment. Colour of coat shows promise for dark chestnut colour and good texture. A

happy little shower as well lacking nothing in confidence. Happily awarded her Reserve

Winners Bitch and eventually Best Puppy in Specialty.

2nd Midsummers Circle of Life. Pushed hard for 1st against her sister. Another well

broken Blenheim with spot. Good solid shape with ample rib. Topline firm standing and

on the move. Another with strong rear assembly and correct short hocks. Coat shows

promise with good texture. A happy little shower who missed out by what looked like

ring experience and could easily be switched to 1st on another day.

3rd Midsummers Chantilly Lace. The third litter sister of this class today. More heavily

marked than first two but with the same lovely feminine head features from correct

muzzle length, soft slightly rounded skull, long well feathered ears to exquisite dark

round eyes and soft expression. As mentioned, they could easily swap positions on

another given day.

4th Banco Royal No 5. Another worthy young Blenheim sharing the sire of the three

above. A little longer cast then the above three but with good angles front and rear with

the same short hocks and drive from behind. Correct coat texture and rich colour

emerging. Pigment strong and dark on her lips and eyes which are well spaced, round

and dark and of a lovely size. A happy little puppy.

Senior Puppy

Sigma Chi's Charade at EFK. Blenheim with well broken colour and good texture.

Smaller cast but with correct substance and moderate bone for her size. A sweet

feminine expression from her well pigmented dark round eyes and feminine head

properties. A happy shower for her owner.

Canadian Bred

Midsummers Crown Princess Evelyn. 19 months. Heavily marked Blenheim. Good

strong substantial body without looking masculine. Between coats today. Lovely

carriage on the go round using her front well to reach and her short hocks to provide

correct drive. An effortlessly moving bitch. Feminine head with good length of ears,

good placement of eyes and lovely round dark eyes. Kiss mark on muzzle did not

detract from her overall appeal and expression.

Bred By Exhibitor

Cempa Daddy's Girl. Blenheim 2.5 years. Classic shape outline with good depth of

chest and correct set of tail. Moderate neck and solid topline on the move and standing.

Her well broken chestnut nut markings were of good length and texture. Feminine head

and correct soft expression. Good even lip line with dark pigment. Slight mark of pink on

nose did not detract her from overall expression. Good padding around eyes and

muzzle plush without being overdone. When at attention head appeared almost flat but

with no harsh lines framed by well feathered long ears. Moved at one with her handler

despite distractions at ringside. Her "Daddy" should be rightfully proud. Winners Bitch.

Open Bitch

Glenire's Ursula Black. Stood alone. Black and tan bitch of 5 years. Lovely shape of

body just cast one size larger than the rest. Great depth of chest and solid topline with

well carried, well set tail. Coat of good texture and length. Lovely eyes and well shaped

head. Could use a bit more fill under eyes to soften expression. A useful bitch to move

on with nevertheless.

Veteran Bitch

1st Ch Lavenderhills Lil Britt. Tricolour bitch believing her 9 years. Like a fine wine

she has aged well. Presented in hard condition. Heavily marked but with rich tan in all of

the right places. Lovely head with a soft expression, clear distinct blaze good fill even at

her age and full dentition. Her eyes were dark and well pigmented with a soft

expression. A sound mover fore and aft and on the go round she enjoyed herself and

held a nice crisp outline. Happy to award her best of opposite in and best veteran show.

2nd Ch Midsummer Angel on the Horizon. Blenheim. 8 years. Larger cast but all girl.

Heavily marked but with rich colour. Lovely eyes and dark pigment with correct blaze

and long ear leathers. Sound mover and good carriage on a loose lead.

Best of Breed

Ch Matmor Talk Of The Town (import Aus). A stallion of a dog who marched into the

ring like he owned it. Black and tan with rich tan markings and textbook flat black coat of

silky texture. At the top of the height standard but with no coarseness and not leggy in

any way. Correct moderate bone with well set back shoulders and a strong level back

leading to a well carried tail atop of balanced rear assembly and short strong hocks. He

moved with drive and on a loose lead carried his neck with a slight arch as he reached

easily. No sharp angles to his head and his eyes are a soft dark brown with dark

pigment and well spaced pips to allow for a soft expression. Ears long and well

furnished with silky hair. Muzzle of correct length to balance his skull and allow for an

open soft expression so difficult to find in this colour. Shown in hard muscled condition.

To top it off a sweet temperament as well. Welcome to Canada. Happy to award him

this well earned win.

Best of Opposite

From the Veteran Bitch class Ch Lavenderhills Lil Britt.

Select Dog

Ch Dawnaquinn Kat's out of the Bag. Ruby smaller cast then winner but with correct

bone and lovely shape. Rich ruby colour on and a well made front and rear with solid

topline moving and standing. Strong dark pigment and a soft sweet expression with dark

round eyes and soft features without being feminine. Could use maturity and more

ribbing which should come as he matures.

Select Bitch

Ch Bonitos Companeros Flip Flop. A move up to the Specials only class. Black and

tan of ideal moderate size for me. Good sound body of correct proportions. An elegant,

moving bitch, carried her head well and tail as well. Rich tan and gleaming black coat.

Lovely sweet feminine expression with soft round eyes, good fill beneath framed ears of

good length and well feathered. Happy to award her the Select Bitch award.