FLOTY 2021
The judge for the event was Keith Baldwin
FLOTY winner was Stuart Jackson’s Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth
Runner up was Sammy Critchlow’s Ch Pavoska Disco JW
Judges’ report
I was delighted to be invited to Judge this Prestigious Club event as I had not had my hands on this lovely breed since September 2019 just 6 months before the Covid virus hit our shores.
The first event was the lovely baby puppies, 5 were present from 2 litters, all the puppies shared the same Sire Glenchess Nallukka By Oberitz, all were very promising babies shown sympathetically, My choice for BPOTY was Allison’s, Oberitz Pilvilinna, so well schooled and very promising bitch that made a lovely shape for one so young,shown in nice puppy coat. Runner up was Bayliss’s, Oberitz Kuulas Ilta who I see is the litter brother, coming along nicely and every thing in the right place and proportions, a very promising baby that I predict a bright future.
Next Up. The Puppy of the Year competition, this time there were 9 puppies present. The overall winner was Allison’s, Oberitz Kaamoksen Rahtinas JW, developing masculine head, dark oval eyes, medium length neck, firm body with moderate spring of rib, front legs well boned and straight with good feet, such a promising puppy. Runner up was Allison’s, Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar, litter sister to winner I see, all of her brothers virtues apply, so very balanced and sound, another to watch in the future.
We moved then to the Veteran of the year where I was spoilt for choice, some wonderful Veterans. My overall winner was Jacksons Champion Tikkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM, of super type, 7 years young, so only just moved into veteran, in immaculate coat and condition, broad feminine head with defined stop, brown eyes, medium length neck into straight back and short loin, tail well carried, front legs viewed straight and well boned with good feet, moved with medium length stride. Runner up was Allison’s, Champion Oberitz Trolleri 8 years young, another top-quality bitch again in immaculate coat condition and well constructed through-out, feminine refined head, medium erect ears, dark brown oval shaped eyes, medium length neck, nice body of good length with moderate spring of rib, front legs well boned and viewed straight with good feet, moved brisk and effortless.
The final group were the contenders for Top Finnish Lapphund of the Year, all present were good representatives of this wonderful breed, my final winner was Ch Lecibsin Ukas To Elbereth JW, all male, a worthy winner, he is beautifully balanced throughout, masculine head, broad with defined stop, eyes of oval shape and dark brown colour, neck of medium length into firm straight back, front legs viewed straight with strong bone, powerful rear quarters assured he moved out agile and brisk, well presented. Runner up was Critchlow’s, Ch Pavoskas Disco JW, another top-quality bitch, feminine head of good proportions, dark eyes, nice neck of medium length into her firm body with moderate spring of rib, she makes a lovely shape in profile, lovely double coat, front legs viewed straight and well boned, moves brisk and even.
Judge: Keith Baldwin
FLOTY Results Below:
| First Round | Semi Final | Final | FLOTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch Pavoskas Disco JW | Ch Pavoskas Disco JW | Ch Pavoskas Disco JW | Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth |
| Kaijartuu Ihmissusi JW | |||
| Ch Pavoskas Ceili JW | Ch Pavoskas Ceili JW | ||
| *Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM |
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| Ch Oberitz Trolleri | Ch Oberitz Trolleri | Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW | |
| Elbereth Huurrehuntu JW | |||
| Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW | Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW | ||
| Morval Helina Keiju | Runner up FLOTY | ||
| Infindigo Lintu Miika | Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth
*Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to |
Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | Ch Pavokas Disco JW |
| Ch Bridus Pikkumimmi JW | |||
| Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth |
*First Round Wildcard: Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM
POTY 2021
The judge for the event was Keith Baldwin
POTY winner was Niki Allison’s Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW
Runner up was Niki Allison’s Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar
FLOTY Results Below:
| First Round | Semi Final | Final | POTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limishka Vainamoinen | Limishka Vainamoinen | Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar | Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW |
| TabanyaRuu Zini Kukki | |||
| Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar | Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar | ||
| *Morval Soturi (Ai) | |||
| Limishka Kareitar | Limishka Kareitar | Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW | |
| Pavoskas Fuchsia | |||
| Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW | Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW
Morval Soturi (Ai) |
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| Pavoskas Eloisa Eniko | Runner up POTY | ||
| Infindigo Pohjoinen Joulu | Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar |
*First Round Wildcard: Morval Soturi (Ai)
VOTY 2021
The judge for the event was Keith Baldwin
VOTY winner Philip Jackson’s Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM (Imp Fin)
Runner up was Niki Allison’s Ch Oberitz Trolleri
photo Grace Bailey
VOTY Results Below:
| First Round | Semi Final | Final | VOTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch Oberitz Trolleri | Ch Oberitz Trolleri
Ch Bridus Pikkumimmi JW |
Ch Oberitz Trolleri | Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM |
| Morval Fire Foxi | |||
| Bridus Heikki | Bridus Heikki | ||
| Glenchess Nallukka By Oberitz | |||
| *Ch Bridus Pikkumimmi JW | Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM |
Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM |
Runner up VOTY |
| Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM |
Ch Oberitz Trolleri |
* First Round Wildcard: Ch Bridus Pikkumimmi JW
BPOTY 2021
The judge for the event was Keith Baldwin
BPOTY winner was Niki Allison’s Oberitz Pilvilinna
Runner up was James Bayliss Oberitz Kuulas Ilta
photo Grace Bailey
BPOTY Results Below:
| Round 1 | Final | BPOTY |
|---|---|---|
| Oberitz Pilvilinna | Oberitz Pilvilinna | Oberitz Pilvilinna |
| Alkantara Talvi Myrsky | ||
| Oberitz Kuulas Ilta | Oberitz Kuulas Ilta
Oberitz Pilvin Pimein |
Runner up BPOTY Oberitz Kuulas Ilta |
| Alkantara Talvi Sarastus | ||
| *Oberitz Pilvin Pimein |
* First Round Wildcard: Oberitz Pilvin Pimein
FLOTY 2019
The secret judge for the event was Meg Purnell Carpenter
FLOTY winner was Angela & Barry Thomas’ Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW
Runner up was Stuart Jackson’s Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth
Best of the first round Losers – Evelyn Meikle & Scott Henderson’s Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM
Judges’ report
My thanks to the Society for inviting me to judge this lovely event.
We started with the baby puppies, these were extremely promising babies, ten were presented to me. My final choice was Lloyds, Arianrhod Hallatar, so very balanced for one so young, shown in excellent coat, extremely promising. Runner up was Elbereth Teemu Pukki, another very promising baby, not quite as advanced as the winner.
The Puppy of the Year competition followed, this time there were 5 quality puppies. The overall winner was Beaumont & Mowatt’s TabanyaRuu Unelma Hannele. Very balanced and sound, such a promising puppy. Runner up was Downing and Bressans Lumikoira Inki, so very balanced and sound, showing great promise.
We moved then to the Veteran of the year where I was spoilt for choice, some wonderful Veterans. My overall winner was Jacksons Multi Champion Elbereth Matkamies ShCM, of super type, 11 years, not showing his age, in immaculate coat and condition, so very worthy of his title. I could not deny him this award.
Runner up was Meikle and Henderson’s Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM, 8.5 years, another top-quality dog, again in immaculate coat condition and worthy of his title.
The final group were contenders for Top Finnish Lapphund of the Year, some wonderful dogs to examine, my final winner was Thomas’ Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW, such a worthy winner, so beautifully balanced throughout, expressive head, shown in immaculate coat and condition.
Runner up was Jackson’s Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth, another top-quality dog, interested to hear he was the sire of the winner – so very similar in type.
This was a great event; the quality of the dogs was excellent and the food superb.
Thank you
Meg Purnell-Carpenter
photo Julia Beaumont
FLOTY Results Below:
| Round 1 | Semi Final | Final | FLOTY |
| Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW ShCM | Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW ShCM | Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW |
| Oberitz Upponalle | |||
| Rajarani Christmas Rose | Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | ||
| Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | |||
| Arianrhod Finntroll JW | Vis Et Gloria Notte At Lintukoto | Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM | |
| Vis Et Gloria Notte At Lintukoto | |||
| Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM | Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM | FLOTY Runner Up | |
| Pavoskas Ceilli JW | Ch Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | ||
| Bridus Ukkonen | Pavoskas Disco | Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | |
| Pavoskas Disco | |||
| Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM | Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | ||
| Ch Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | |||
| Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW | Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW |
POTY 2019
The secret judge for the event was Meg Purnell Carpenter
POTY winner was Julia & David Beaumont & Liz Mowatt’s TabanyaRuu Unelma Hannele
Runner up was Andrew Downing and Naomi Bressan’s Lumikoira Inki
photo David Beaumont
POTY Results Below:
| Round 1 | Final | POTY |
| TabanyaRuu Unelma Hannele | TabanyaRuu Unelma Hannele | TabanyaRuu Unelma Hannele |
| Rajarani Kasukon Tino | ||
| Rajarani Christmas Rose | Lumikoira Inki | POTY Runner Up |
| Lumikoira Inki | Lumikoira Inki | |
| Pavoskas Disco | Pavoskas Disco |
VOTY 2019
The secret judge for the event was Meg Purnell Carpenter
VOTY winner was Phillip Jackson’s Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM
Runner up was Evelyn Meikle & Scott Henderson’s Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM
photo Julia Beaumont
VOTY Results Below:
| Round 1 | Final | VOTY |
| Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM | Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM | Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM |
| Elbereth Kippis to Pavoskas ShCM VW | ||
| Elbereth Suvituuli JW | Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW ShCM | VOTY Runner Up |
| Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW ShCM | Ch Marymead Muskateer ShCM | |
| Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM | Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM |
BPOTY 2019
The secret judge for the event was Meg Purnell Carpenter
BPOTY winner was Vikki Lloyd’s Arianrhod Hallatar
Runner up was Kate French’s Elbereth Teemu Pukki
photo Julia Beaumont
BPOTY Results Below:
| Round 1 | Semi Final | Final | BPOTY |
| Arianrhod Hallatar | Arianrhod Hallatar | Arianrhod Hallatar | Arianrhod Hallatar |
| Starlapps Mosat Muzet | |||
| Arianrhod Ajattara | Arianrhod Ajattara | ||
| Elbereth Valon Aarre | |||
| Elbereth Lapinpeikko | Elbereth Lapinpeikko | ||
| Lapponnia Tayuu NebulaI | BPOTY Runner up | ||
| Lapponnia Tahti Kuun | Lapponnia Kvasaari Taavi | Elbereth Teemu Pukki | Elbereth Teemu Pukki |
| Lapponnia Kvasaari Taavi | |||
| Oberitz Buoremus | Elbereth Teemu Pukki | ||
| Elbereth Teemu Pukki |
FLOTY 2018
The secret judge for the event was Tom Mather
FLOTY winner was Nir Feldberg’s Kaijartuu Revontulet
Runner up was Gary & Julie Duncan and Sammy Critchlow’s Pavoskas Britti Bandiitti
Best of the first round Losers – Andy Lee’s Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW
Best Presented Exhibitor/Exhibit: Robert and Sonny Bill (Glenchess Gamaliel)
Full results below:
| Round 1 | Round 2 | Final | FLOTY Winner |
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Kaijartuu Revontulet |
Kaijartuu Revontulet | Kaijartuu Revontulet | Kaijartuu Revontulet |
| Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW ShCM | |||
| Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW | Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | ||
| Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | |||
| TabanyaRuu Onnea Kissa (AI) | TabanyaRuu Onnea Kissa (AI) | Pavoskas Britti Bandiitti | |
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Ch Elbereth Pelinainen JW |
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| Pavoskas Britti Bandiitti | Pavoskas Britti Bandiitti | FLOTY Runner Up | |
| Arianrhod Finntroll JW | Pavoskas Britti Bandiitti | ||
| Elbereth Suvituuli JW | Elbereth Suvituuli JW | Glenchess Gamaliel | |
| Kaijartuu Velho | |||
| Glenchess Gamaliel | Glenchess Gamaliel |
Lapphund of The Year
I was delighted to be invited to judge this competition. Lots of good quality Lapphunds, temperaments were excellent and all of the dogs were clean and well groomed. A lovely day in a happy atmosphere with a really grand bunch of sporting exhibitors. Tom Mather
Feldberg’s Kaijartuu Revontulet. A handsome upstanding dog shown in great form and condition. Well balanced with a good head of adequate breadth, defined stop and very kind expression. Well boned with pleasing oval feet. Moderate rib and strong short loin. Moved out well with an easy, fluid stride and his coat is profuse and of a good texture – Finnish Lapphund of the Year
Critchlow’s Ch Marymead Moulin Rouge for Pavoskas JW. These two lovely Lapphunds provided me with a good start to the adults. Very feminine and pleasing for both size and balance. Good ears, kind eye and very gentle expression. Strong body with firm topline and slightly sloping croup. Good coat and undercoat. Came back towards me just a fraction wide in front but her hind action was exemplary.
Lee’s Ch Kaijartuu Hopea Noita JW. Absolutely typical and very feminine, good breadth of skull and well set ears, kind eye giving a lovely expression. Excellent forehand with good bone and feet. Moved out really well and creates a most pleasing impression.
1st Round winner
Thomas’ Elbereth Tuulenpoika. Masculine and pleasing to handle with his good forehand, decent bone and good feet. Moderate all through and shown in good muscle tone. Strong neck which he uses to advantage. Excellent double coat. Free moving with a brisk easy action.
Croft & Mowatt’s TabanyaRuu Onnea Kissa. A very masculine, handsome dog who really enjoyed his day out and made sure that everyone knew it! Very well balanced and typey, good head with defined stop and gentle expression. Good body and rib, well set tail. Impressive on the move and his very good quality profuse coat completed the picture.
Thomas’ Ch Elbereth Pelinainen JW. She has a lovely head and expression, excellent forehand, strong, moderately ribbed body and well muscled hindquarters. A very good mover both up and down. Harsh double coat but not quite the profuseness of the dog.
Duncan & Critchlow’s Pavoska Britti Bandiitti. A grand dog who presents a most attractive picture both standing and moving. Very pleasing head and expression, good forehand with adequate bone and nicely padded oval feet. Strong broad back. Slight slope to croup and very good tail set and carriage. A good mover shown in very good quality coat – Runner Up Finnish Lapphund Of The Year
Lloyd’s Arianrhod Finntroll JW. A sturdy, well made dog with a well propertied head, neat tipped ears, soft kind expression. Decent forehand, Ribbed well back with a firm topline and good tailset. Moderately angulated and moved well with a very easy action.
Thomas’ Elbereth Suvituuli JW. Has a very pretty, soft feminine expression, good breadth of skull and well set ears. Good bone and nicely padded feet. Moderate ribbing and strong, short loin. Very good tailset and carriage. Slightly sloping croup, good tailset and carriage and very good hind action. Not the most profuse coat but the texture is excellent and she shows to good advantage.
Mitchison’s Kaijartuu Velho. Masculine and handsome with good skull, well furred ears and kind expression. Well boned with good feet, Broad strong back. A shade close going away from me. Excellent coat and condtion.
Trott & Ellis’ Glenches Gamaliel. A handsome masculine dog shown in excellent coat and condition. He has an attractive head and expression, moderately ribbed with broad strong back and good tailset. In profile he is free moving with a very easy, effortless action.
POTY 2018
Our secret judge for the event was Tom Mather
POTY winner was Angela & Barry Thomas’ Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW
Runner up was Tricia Kennedy’s Lapponnia Halimede Keyza
Full results below:
| Round 1 | Final | POTY Winner |
| Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW | Elbereth Tuulenpoika JW |
| Elbereth Timanttimaki | ||
| Morval Helina Keiju | Lapponnia Halimede Keyza | POTY Runner Up
Lapponnia Halimede Keyza |
| Lapponnia Halimede Keyza | ||
| Elbereth Lumenlumo |
FINNISH LAPPHUND PUPPY OF THE YEAR
Thomas’ Elbereth Tuulenpoika. See FLOTY report.
French’s Elbereth Timanttimaki. Litter brother to Tuulenpoika and he too has a grand head and expression, well bodied with good breadth of back, well set tail. Fett aren’t quite as well padded as his brother. Moved out well with an easy action and was shown in a pruse double coat.
Graystone’s Morval Helina Keuu. Most attractive head with feminine, soft expression. Good ribs which extend wel back and firm topline and good tailset. Very typical on the move but not quite the finish as yet of the winners.
Runner up FINNISH LAPPHUND PUPPY OF THE YEAR
Kennedy’s Lapponnia Halimede Keyza. Most attractive head with a soft, pretty expression, excellent forehand with good bone and nicely padded, oval feet. Good topline and breadth of back, carries enough weight, well set tail and good croup. Strong, moderately angulated hindquarters and short from hock to heel. Impressed on the move.
Macvicar & Collingwood’s Elbereth Lumenlumo. Very typical bitch both in attitude and appearance. Good skull and ears, kind expression. Decent forehand with good bone. Moderately angulated, pleasing profile action but a shade wide going away from me. Double coat.
Finnish Lapphund of the Year 2017 – was judge by Val Dyer
FLOTY winner was Stuart Jackson’s Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth
Runner up was Niki Allison’s Oberitz Trolleri
Best of the first round Losers – Niki Allison’s Glenchess Nallukka By Oberitz
Full results below
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(photo courtesy of Emma Lee)
| Morval Salainen Haave JW | Morval Salainen Haave JW | Oberitz Trolleri | Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth |
| Lapptoppens Herax | |||
| Finnadian Cirius | Oberitz Trolleri | ||
| Oberitz Trolleri | |||
| Elbereth Suvituuli JW | Ch Elbereth Pelinainen JW | Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | |
| Ch Elbereth Pelinainen JW | |||
| Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | Lecibsin Ukas to Elbereth | ||
| Glenchess Nallukka By Oberitz | |||
| Sambreeze Taimi of Wychewolf | Sambreeze Taimi of Wychewolf | Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM | |
| Oberitz Vakkara JW | |||
| Alkantara Ilo Mina | Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM | ||
| Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM |
FLOTY 2016 was judged by Gary Gray
FLOTY Orr’s Ch Bridus Rakas ShCM Runner Up Allison’s Ch Oberitz Rillumarei
Best of the first round Losers
Meikle and Hendersons’ Marymead Muskateer ShCM
Our FLOTY 2015 was judged by Mr David Cavill
We had 5 absentees on the day giving 5 dogs a bye into the second round.
Results
FLOTY and Runner UP
Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies and Bridus Rakas
First round finalist
Elbereth Pelinainen JW
Best of First Round Knockouts
Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma To Elbereth JW
Critique:
A very big thank you to the Southern FL Society committee for the opportunity to judge the FLOTY. A special day complemented with kind hospitality and the cream of top class dogs to judge. I was spoilt for choice and placings could easily change on another day, particularly as the floor surface posed a problem for some dogs and interestingly, not for others.
Allison’s Oberitz Onnetar ( Fin Ch Chelville Tapio x Elbereth Noki with Oberitz)
Almost 11yrs black & tan bitch. Well proportioned if looking slightly heavier in her more mature years but still perfectly acceptable for a bitch. She has good breadth, correct bone and is well ribbed. Lovely eye and ears, feminine with soft expression. Moderate angulation all round and standing straight front and rear, well boned and strong in hocks. Perfectly sound coming and going, she is remarkably strong and firm for her years and this is what gave her a very slight edge over the younger dogs today as she moves with tight, moderate stride, holding her topline and coping well with the floor surface. She is a special favourite of mine and delighted to see her here today in fine condition and excellent coat. Finnish Lapphund of the Year.
Jackson’s Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies ShCM (Multi Ch Lecibsin Macce x Elbereth Kyky) 6 year old wolf sable dog. Strong and masculine with ideal height:length:depth proportions. Excellent bone, correct stance front and rear, good breadth all through and good length of neck. Correct forehand angulation with good length of shoulder and upper arm together with moderate hind angulation, giving him the balance to make a very attractive profile both standing and on the move. He is strong in loin, firm in topline and well muscled. Correct lay of croup, good tail set and carriage. Excellent coat texture. Runner Up.
Birks’ Infindigo Riemu Kittaa (Glenchess Ilolas x Infindigo Keksi) 3 year old cream bitch. Very attractive with correct all round proportions. Well balanced head with good eye and ears and correct stop. Good breadth and ribbing, well boned and good stance. Excellent angulation front and rear, good underline with correct tuck-up and balanced all through. She stood firm and looked good from any angle. On the move she has firm moderate stride, holding her strong topline. Excellent harsh textured coat. Most impressed with this young bitch who I think can only improve with full maturity. Third finalist.
Thomas’ Elbereth Suvituuli ( Multi Ch Elbereth Matkamies x Elbereth Penikka) 2.5 year old black & tan. Another very nice young bitch and unlucky to be matched with a finalist in the first round. She is correctly proportioned with good breadth and excellent bone. Very attractive in head, feminine, well balanced with good eye and ears, correct stop and soft expression. Excellent firm stance with correct moderate angulation front and rear. Firm in topline with correct croup and tailset. On the move she was sound with firm, brisk stride. In lovely condition, just losing out a little in coat texture. First Round Special.
Julie Vaughan
Finnish Lapphund of the Year and Runner Up
Results for FLOTY 2013
I was hugely honoured to be given this unique opportunity by the Southern Finnish Lapphund Society to get so “close up and personal” to the breed in such numbers. And at this level, and as part of my learning curve about the specifics of the breed, it was truly invaluable and an experience I shall treasure.
You are so fortunate to still be at that stage as a breed/ Society where you are truly a “family” of supporters with generations of owners all pitching in together to ensure the success of the event and self-evidently mutually supportive and sporting.
Long may that continue and you must do all in your power to preserve it as it is such a rarity in the dog game these days and will attract in new owner/ exhibitors and will see the breed prosper.
The competition followed the AGM and began with a delicious home-cooked lunch. 18 of the 24 qualified exhibits took part with the entry fees being generously donated to a breed rescue effort concerning some 62 Lappies in California.
Finnish Lapphund of the Year:
Jackson’s Ch/Int Ch Elbereth Matkamies Stunning breed ambassador in best of coat & condition; scores in all the specifics of the breed standard; beautifully constructed; true moving maintaining his enviable profile; has strength without coarseness; one of those dogs that “looks at you right” and cannot be denied.
Runner-Up:
Lock’s Bridus Pikkummimi
Apparently related (and I see is Elbereth sired) it turns out this 16m b. is already on two CCs! She frankly stopped me in my tracks with her sheer type & shape that was only enhanced by her lack of coat. Handled by the “chef,” I realised later I had unwittingly met the owner over lunch who told me “I just have a pet one”. Some pet! Thank goodness
Finnish Lapphund of The Year and Runner Up Best of the First Round Knockouts
Finnish Lapphund of the Year 2012
This event, hosted by The Southern Finnish Lapphund Society, was rescheduled, as snow stopped play back on 23rd. March! I was judging at Bath championship show on the previous day and can honestly say I was frozen. However the 25th dawned with glorious sunshine, the welcome by the society, as warm as the weather today.
The competitors were depleted, from the previous date due to other commitments, but still I enjoyed the quality dogs that attended. The judging took the form of a knockout match. Following the initial matches, we judged the best of the first round losers. This is a lovely touch. The best here was Multi CH. Elbereth Kia Joins Bridus owned by S&E Bird .She turned out to be sibling to the overall winner and I found just what I was looking for in type, but perhaps did not cope just as well in the smaller ring as I feel she is capable of. Beautifully turned out and in good muscular development, it was a pleasure to be able to reward her attributes.
We followed this with the semi final best. Mr. & Mrs. Webb’s Elbereth Penikka. This bitch has femininity with correct proportions .I felt she displayed type. Her head has width of skull, clean zygomatic arch, correct stop with good nose and muzzle without appearing doggy. Felt she might have preferred to be outside, but didn’t we all! I ended up, in the final, with a dog and a bitch, not by design, just the way it worked out. Both displayed a typical outline for the breed, and were presented in beautiful order. The nod had to go with the male. Jackson’s Multi CH. Elbereth Matkamies sh cm. He had bone, strength without being too big. His head typified the breed for me, good width of skull, with good set on of ear which he used to enhance his expression, from well set oval eye which was confident and kind in outlook. Had defined stop with strength in muzzle, width of jaw and dry lip, which covered the muzzle without being pendulous. His skeletal make up allows balance, and smooth true free movement, even in a small ring. Looking at the catalogue as I write this, I do recognise his name, but he was obviously not handled by his usual handler, yet performed with ease.
Runner up was Mowatt’s bitch Tabanyaruu Sisko. Excellent forehand, giving smooth lines of neck through topline. Correct leg to length ratio with bone and straight fore legs. Lovely to go over under her profuse coat. Perhaps not quite the head proportions of the winner, but her quality and performance could not be denied. I notice many of my winners seemed to be connected to Toni Jackson’s breeding .She never entered the ring yet obviously can produce the goods.
My steward was the most delightful lady and made my job even more pleasurable. Thank you to all.
Patsy Hollings.
Judge.