Judge: Mr Rodney Oldham

Report: The first real class of the day. 1 Iason Anshee Heads N Tails over Whitewreath, felt this lad stood away today, he has just the right amount of substance required for his gender without a hint of exaggeration and this reflected in his clean balanced outline, his head is masculine with good skull to muzzle proportions and sufficient width and depth through, admired his super straight well boned front all the way down to his tight feet, good neck carriage, deep well sprung ribs, firm topline and high set tail, well muscled and formed hindquarters, free easy mover shown in great form, CC & BOB, hope his third soon comes along.

Judge: Mr John Dunhill

Report: 1 Iacon's Anshee Heads N Tails Over Whitewreath. Won a very strong class. Well grown, mature male who made life a little difficult for his handler but when settled down was very impressive stood and going round the ring. In excellent condition and well constructed with very typey head. Well deserved the class and Reserve Dog CC

Judge: Mrs Shirley Jones

Report: Lanson's Anshee Heads n Tails Over Whitewreath. 3 year old red/black overlay with a balanced outline, good overall masculine type, no hint of courseness. His handler worked to get the best out of him although he didnt move on the ground today. Good head, strong muzzle, good eye/expression. Good neck to moderate layback. Strong back, good rear angulation yet a little weak in the hocks and muscle tone didnt help on the ground.

Judge: Chris McLean (Melodor)

Report: Matured alot since I last saw this boy, masculine head with small ears, strong muzzle, well balanced body of good shape and angles, good bone and feet, nice full tail, moved well, presented and handled well to take the Res CC.

Judge: Liz Cartlidge

Report: beautifully conditioned & coated, typical head & eyes, well shown & handled. Not quite as fluent in movement as I should have liked

Judge: Faye Bevis

Report: r/b/w, presented to perfect the stance he was my winner, beautiful head & small well set ears, well developed cheeks, good neck, standing on good legs & tight feet, mature body & tight tail, good angulation behind & good second thigh, moved OK. Tired a little when moving them all again, am sure his day will come.

Judge: Greame Cruze

Report: Very good type, very good head & typical expression, correct small triangular ears with slightly rounded tips, inclining forward over the eyes, eye medium brown of correct almond shape, scissor bite, good crest of neck, body is balanced with desired ratio of 9:10, tail is large & full & dips down flank in a 3/4 curl, colour & markings clear & defined. Showing a slight lameness on the move which, although he was still worthy to win the class based on his type & outline, unfortunately it cost him higher awards in the challenge.

Judge: Rodney Oldham

Report: of good size & balanced, broad flat skull with defined stop & depth to muzzle, arched neck into straight front, depth to brisket, firm topline & tailset, moderately defined hindquarters, true enough on the move but without much enthusiasm. RCC

Judge: Mary Deats

Report: by far the more desired in balance, proportions & head, strong skull & muzzle. Would like darker eye. Fairly typical head & expression, preferred his neck & forehand, good length of level back, balanced angles, good tailset, had greatest fluency in gait.

Judge: Mrs Jill Hadleigh

Report: lovely type, strong masculine head, well set ears, strong bone, tight feet, nicely marked, good tail & tailset, powerful mover. RCC

Judge: Mrs M Mulholland

Report: Impressive Dog of quality and presence, correct for size and substance, scored in head, ears and neck with correct front angulation deep wide rib with forechest, level back and strong loin, moderate angulation in rear. Moved with typical Akita vigour.

Judge: Mrs S Cartwright

Report: Red/White, Dark overlay, masculine head, strong muzzle, good eye, good neck and shoulders, deep brisket, nice topline, good loin, strong rear, well set tail, well boned, sound, well handled.

Judge: Mrs Jenny Killilea (Redwitch)

Report: Just loved this boy, who appealed in all departments. Very attractive head and expression, broad muzzle, dark almond eyes, well set ears and excellent crest of neck, super bone, tight feet, super outline, in excellent coat and condition, well set tail and correct angulation, moved out well to win this class, but unfortunately went lame in the challenge so could not be considered for the CC.

Judge: Mrs Chris McLean (Melodor)

Report: Good sized youngster with nice colour and markings, Masculine head, dark eyes, small ears, good body shape, front and hind angles, large full well carried tail, sound enough but tends to pull at times when moving and I'm sure this will improve as he has plenty of time on his side, well presented and handled.

Judge: Mrs B Pearson

Report: Attractive colouring immediately draws the eye to a lovely full stand off coat, head well balanced, eyes good shape & colour, neat ears with line extending from arch of neck, compact body with sound ribcage, moderate tuck-up & good tail position, adequate bone with clean front & tidy feet, very good side gait, his experienced handler was able to show off his movement to advantage by moving at correct speed, different type to BD but movement clinched his Res CC.

Judge: Dr G. Curr

Report: Large and powerful with plenty of bone and substance. Large head with broad, flat skull, blunt muzzle and well developed cheeks. Erect ears correctly placed and continuing the line of the back of the thick neck with good crest. Strong forelegs, no looseness at elbows, not too long in body, good width and depth to chest, level back with large high-set tail carried over it. This is a well constructed dog with ring presence in plenty and it took him all the way to Best Puppy In Show.

Judge: Mr J Bispham

Report: Another quality puppy with lots to like about his make and shape. Again sound and moved with ease.

Caeson Qualified for Crufts at his first Championship Show. Handled by Mr Andrew Clark

Judge: Mrs Jenny Killilea
On her debut, qualifying for Stud Book Number & Crufts for Life!

Report: Stunning, Silver/Fawn and White, 7 months baby, most beautiful head and expression, dark eyes, neat well placed ears, plenty of cheek, straight front, excellent bone, tight feet, makes a lovely shape in profile, well set tail and correct angles, in superb coat and condition, still a little puppy loose on the move but in the Challenge forgave her this for her sheer type and class! BCC & BPIB

Judge: Mrs J Harrington

Report: A Lovely Young Puppy with good bone, feet and balance with a good topline. Very pleasant mover.

Judge: Mr. N. Pratt

Judge: Mrs Tina Thomas

Report: Red and White bitch with typical Akita head, she is heavier type that 1, with good front angulation. Bit bum high in profile, with slightly loose tail. Moderate rear angulation with good width of upper thigh. Coat in good condition, moves ok on rear, well presented.

Judge: Mrs S Cartwright

Report: Fawn Bitch of nice type, pleasing head and expression, lovely profile, good bone, topline a little soft today, correct moderate rear angulation, sound and moved well.

Midland Counties Ch Show 2016
1st Minor Puppy Bitch

Judge: Mrs Betty Peach

Report: MPB (2) 1 Iason’s Whitewreaths Keep The Faith, pretty little bitch with feminine head of pleasing quality & sweet expression, holds her outline as she moves around the area & super front & rearquarters for a youngster. Gorgeous shape & build, will watch her progress with interest;

Judge: Mr B Hindley

Report: MPB (3,1) 1 Iason’s Whitewreaths Keep The Faith, excellent type, super outline. Lovely head, balanced foreface & skull. Correct ear carriage, super expression. Correct neck, firm back. Well developed rear, very precise movement. Flowed around the ring, bright future for this one;

NATIONALS 2016
RES DOG CC

Judge: Chris Thomas (Kingrock)

1 Iason's Whitewreath's Carbon Copy. This one caught my eye for overall balance and a most attractive head with everything where it should be. I liked his small thick triangular ears which are high set and follow the line of the neck. Plenty of strength to the muzzle with a strong underjaw and perfect scissor-bite. He has a good  neck into a strong topline and plenty of depth to the rib with a wide chest and good brisket. He has plenty of bone down to correctly sloping pasterns and thick well knuckled feet. A look of overall quality, and it was a pleasure to award him the RCC.

Judge: Howard Ogden

1 Iason’s Whitewreath’s Carbon Copy, 2½ years, outstanding breed type, excellent structure, super head & eye, breadth through skull & muzzle, defined stop, crest to neck, clean front, good bone & feet, correct body length, moderate angulation fore & aft, deep through ribs, easy mover, fluent striding keep his striking eyecatching outline. DCC to take his title, congratulations;