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"what can I say of this dog that has not already been put in writing, the whole package you see stacked is what you get on the move, firm short body, beautiful head carriage, delightful eye & expression, well angulated, moved with great drive truly a great ambassador for the breed & a credit to the handler/owner"
Pat Davies - SKC Breed Judge |
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"A pleasure to go over this famous dog about whom so much has been written and
who has such an influence on the breed. Possesses a lovely head, with well-shaped
dark eyes and good chin, fringed by thick leathers to produce a handsome expression
which defies you to pass him by. Has excellent reach of neckset into well laid
shoulders, straight front and well angulated rear. His short back enhances his
shapewhile the muscle condition gives him a really sturdy body. All was covered
by a wealth of thick crisp coat in full bloom expertly presented as always with
not a hair out of place. He powered round the ring with plenty of drive in a
free flowing action yet retaining his outline. His ring present and overall
complete picture means he demands attention just giving him the edge over the
others. Was thrilled to award him his 50th CC and later his continued showmanship
earned him BOB. I was delighted to watch him win Group 3 later in the day"
Diane Smith - Crufts 2007 |
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"The first paragraph of the breed standard says it all. Well balance, elegant
looking with very proud carriage. He did not put a foot wrong. Coping with the
less than ideal conditions. His movement impressed not just sound but that extra
ingredient free and light yet has plenty of drive. CC & BOB"
Ann Bradley - Bournemouth Breed Judge |
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"G3
was a great favourite of mine. Our paths first crossed when I made him RBPIS
at BUBA ch show to the chow. Subequently he was my BOB winner when I judged
the breed at Crufts. For me he is one of the very best Miniature Poodles we
have had in the last 20 years. Classic head, eyes and ears with a glorious expression.
That elegant head carriage, the correct front and ribcage, the fast disappearing
Poodle 'dip', well muscled hindquarters and driving action. His young handler
always has her charge in such fantastic coat and shape and he is most certainly
a big ring dog.... he is one of this country's best showdogs"
Albert Wight - Crufts Group Judge 2007 |
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"When
I last judged Mins at Windsor in 2001, I gave a first
CC & BOB to a super young dog Minarets Spirit of the Dance, today I gave
his superstar son his 49th CC, he & Melanie are so at one with each other
they are magical to watch. He is certainly the best Poodle I have judged &
rightly deserves his place among the greats. I would say the dog in a lifetime
but Melanie is so young I have the feeling she could do it again. BIS"
Sharon Pine-Haynes - Midland Counties Poodle
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"The Winner was the very elegant Miniature Poodle, one I have placed at
the top before and whenever I have seen him he never seems to have a bad day.
Full of quality and breed type, first class body shape and in lovely coat and
condition. Presented as always, in first class order, moves as one with his
very talented handler"
Jack Bispham - Pedigree Champion Stakes Finals Judge 2007 |
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"Into
reserve I decided on the black Min Poodle. It is not a secret how much I like
this dog and for me will go down as one of the greats in the breed. If anyone
needs to know what a Poodle head looks like then look at this dog. It is long
clean in backskull, well chiselled correct shaped eye giving that distinct poodley
look and he has a chin too. Add all this to his short backed long necked body
and his coat is as crisp as you will get plus presented and handled as we have
come to expect from his talented owner/handler"
Geoff
Corish - SKC BIS Judge 2006 |
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"This black is quite outstanding viewed from all angles, especially on
the move where he really excels, super presentation and coat, glorious head,
eyes, ears and neck, straight front, ideal body, depth of chest, ribcage and
topline, sound well angulated quarters, low hocks"
Terry
Thorn - Welsh Kennel Breed Judge 2006 |
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"I have admired him from ringside for several years. It was a great pleasure
to go over him and he is as lovely in make as he is in shape and movement with
a truly lovely expression and as cream on the icing he has excellent coat texture"
Renee
Sporre-Willes - Leeds Group & BIS Judge 2006 |
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"What a pleasure to be able to judge this great dog, whom I have always
admired. So much has been said about him, mostly reciting the breed standard,
which he closely fits. At 4 he has kept the sparkle of youth and always gives
a great performance. What I love about him, is his true Poodle type without
any
exaggeration, giving him complete balance. He is not just a pretty boy either.
His Son gave him a close run for the ticket and his young daughter won the Bitch
CC.
CC & BOB and really sparkled to win the Utility Group"
Chris
Seidler - Leeds Breed Judge 2006 |
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"A dog of outstanding quality, dark almond shaped eye that gives him that
lovely correct Poodle expression, dense well tailored coat, short backed, super
topline both when stood and on the move, he took complete control of the ring
at all times, expertly presented, a great credit to his owner"
Martin
Freeman - CRUFTS GROUP JUDGE 2006 |
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"It
will come as no suprise that I liked this famous dog, has his faults as they
all do but he will and should be remembered as one of the greats in Min Poodles,
today, he is in a class of his own and on this form can not be beaten, presented
to perfection by one of the most talented of our youngsters, she is unassuming
but handles him beautifully and what's more you can see that he adores her,
the breed's future is safe in the hands of the likes of Melanie Harwood! Head
and expression are textbook with that look so typical of good Poodles, long
neck sits well on a very well made front assembly, short back, good angulation
behind, tail set bang on, good feet rare in Mins, in profile he is just so important
but he never lacks the clownlike attitude that only a Poodle can have and he
can never be overlooked, thrilled to join the long list of people who have given
him a CC & BOB, looked stunning in the group"
Lee
Cox - Ladies Kennel Club Breed Judge |
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"This is a great show dog and a fabulous
poodle. I have admired him from the ringside on numerous occasions but this
was the first time I have judged him.
His head is exquisite, his eye and expression are perfect and he has a strong
underjaw. He moves round the ring like a king with typical Poodle temperament
and attitude. My tutors taught me 40 years ago that this was crucial for a poodle
and I am sure they would approved of Secret Assignment.
This lovely dog is superbly handled and presented and the dog and handler are
a great credit to the dog game"
Sigurd Wilberg - Birmingham City Group & BIS Judge
2005 |
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"I
have had the pleasure of judging before, and I am fully aware of his many important
wins. Still under four years, with maturity he just seems to get better, and
as always stands the closest inspection. The very best of feet, grand head and
eye, so well balanced, in good hard fettle, presented in bandbox order, the
best os movers coming, going and in profile"
Jean
Lanning - Paignton Group Judge 2005 |
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"There are simply not enough superlatives for this utterly beautiful black.
Chock full of quality and so elegant with superb outline both standing and on
the move, simply a pleasure to handle with firm, well made body, so well balanced
in the best of coat and condition. Lovely fine headwith the long leathers, beautiful
eyes and expression. His ultra sound free movement is a joy to watch with good
reach and drive from behind. Quietly presented with no exaggerations, allowing
him to make the best of himself and he did. The greatest of showmen.
CC which, I gather, is his 32nd and BOB. See from the catalogue that he is busily
stamping his type as he sired RBCC & others highly placed. I was later thrilled
to see him win the strong Group under Jean Lanning"
Jane
Lilley - Paignton Breed Judge
2005 |
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"awarded him a CC when a junior and was delighted to see
what a handsome 3 year old he has become. Packed full of breed type and quality,
complemented with soundness, movement, coat and presentation of the highest
order, he was well up in the final reckoning for BIS"
Ellis
Hulme - Border Union Group
Judge 2005 |
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"This black is only 3 years but I seem to have known him for a long time!
Classy dog in excellent coat and form, switched on showman, impressed posed
and on the move, quality head, dark eyes, beautifully proportioned, has that
touch of elegance and poise that makes you notice him, superbly handled to look
his very best"
Liz Cartledge - Miniature Poodle Club Judge 2005 |
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"It was a pleasure to judge this lovely dog, at one with his young handler.
I can see why he has had such a successful show career. Well constructed, presented
to perfection, shows his heart out. Looking at my placings of his progeny he
is proving to be an asset to the breed"
Valerie
Wright - Birmingham National Breed
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"A
total pleasure to go over and just coming into his prime, He pulled out all
the stops and used the big ring to full advantage, it was his day to win this
group"
Clare
Coxall - Windsor Group Judge 2004 |
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"Best in Show and winner of the Utility Group, Ch Minarets Secret Assignment,
almost 3 years old this black min poodle dog never put a foot wrong, so beautifully
balanced & well presented, his soundness in construction & correct angles
in quarters all show in his true action on the move, has excellent carriage
and consistently shown by his young handler"
BELFAST 2004 BEST IN SHOW JUDGE MR BOB GREGORY |
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"Black on top form, gorgeous head, dark expressive eyes, very good front
assembly, topline & tailset, looks stunning stacked and on the move really
came into his own"
Ernie Patterson - Belfast Group Judge
2004 |
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"Hard to fault this dog, so well put together, in fantastic condition both
mentally, muscular and coat, lovely head, holds himself together so well on
the move both in profile and coming & going, just kept going no matter what
was asked of him, I think he is going to top the breed for some time to come"
Philip
Landon - Paignton Breed Judge 2004 |
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"In great form, turning in a superbly controlled and thoroughly professional
topclass performance, a delight to go over, everything in its place but with
no exaggeration, so well balanced overall, linked with a super head & expression
& that important attitude"
Mr John
Neal - Leeds Breed Judge 2004 |
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"He won by the proverbial mile & was really in a class of his own.
He is so reminiscent of the Halcyon days of stunning Mins & were it possible
to see him with some of them I know he could hold his own with many of the greats
of yesteryear.
I awarded him RPIS at BUBA & loved him then, hoping he would develop that
bit in forechest & he most certainly has. For those newer to the breed who
need a role model as to what a class Min Poodle should look like, they need
look no further. I was delighted to see how wonderful he looked in the big ring
& he more than deserved his G2 placing to the winner"
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"Second and very close up, was the Miniature Poodle, Ch Minarets Secret
Assignment. A well balanced, elegant Poodle with very proud carriage. Most lovely
head and expression, well chiselled, good chin, dark alomond eyes and low set
ears. Good overall conformation, lovely outline well held on the move. Profuse,
dense coat of good texture. Sound, free, light mover with strong drive"
Brenda Banbury - Crufts Utility Group Judge 2004 |
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"This dog really does command the ring, he is all poodle with his exquisite
head, stallion arch to neck, good topline and he uses his well muscled quarters
to propel around the ring in style, top this a perfect crisp coat and excellent
handling as he was the winner"
Ken Sinclair - Manchester Utility Group Judge 2004 |
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"The Miniature Poodle Ch Minarets Secret Assignment could not be denied
the top spot. He is off correct size and proportion, sound and easy mover with
no excess lift, but he has the most outstanding head, eye and expression, having
length and refinement without either coarseness or weakness. He is made so well
front and back with a correctly, slightly hollowed loin, only just two years
old, he must be one of the best that I have judged in nearly 25 years of awarding
CCs in the breed"
Keith Nathan - BUBA Best in Show Judge 2003 |
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"A truly outstanding boy and everything that a poodle should be with that
added ingredient that I call charisma. So well balanced and constructed with
excellent head and expression and moves with faultless precision. What a team
he and his handler make. I was delighted to award him the CC and BOB and to
see him made BIS made my day"
BUBA Breed Judge Eileen Neal 2003 |
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"I found this dog to be one of the best I have judged lately. Everything
about him adds up to greatness - such intense quality and style. Such a good
mover. It is going to take a good one to dethrone him in his present form"
Midland Counties breed judge Norman Butcher 2003 |
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"The
highlight of the day was co-judging BOB, the boy being totally outstanding,
'the star of the day'. BOB & ultimately BIS, Ch Minarets Secret Assignment.
He must be the most delightful poodle I have ever seen. He completely stole
my heart, he is the closest thing to the standard with a natural presence &
movement that benefits his construction. Not only has he the most fabulous of
heads, but a superb dark eye with a wicked, yet stunningly beautiful expression,
all set on a long neck, lovely compact well made body covered by a superbly
presented black coat, so balanced & so very elegant, he took my breath away!
I was bewitched & could have looked at him all day. A stylish & classic
Poodle. I wish he was mine"
Sue Briggs - BOB Northumbria Poodle Club Judge 2003 |
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"An outstanding dog, superb head and expression, dark almond eye, beautiful reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good body, correct tailset, excellent coat expertly presented, short backed, moved with great style, excellent topline both when stood and on the move, a Great Ambassador for the breed"
Martin Freeman - Darlington Utility Group Judge 2003 |
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"The
black Min Poodle, Ch Minarets Secret Assignment J.W, mature & well bodied
with tight feet, moved & showed in terrific style, coat preentation &
handling by Melanie Harwood were absolute perfection. Melanie was definitely
the youngest participant & deserves an extra bouquet for her calm &
professional approach throughout - what a talented young lady in step with her
dog at all times & they never put a foot wrong"
Liz
Cartledge - Pet Plan Junior Stakes Finals Judge 2003 |
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"Runner up was
the black Miniature Poodle owned & bred by Melanie Harwood, Ch Minarets
Secret Assignment J.W, is so sound & put in a superb performance, well chiselled
clean head & sound all through, easy action & put down to the minute"
Stuart Mallard - Pet Plan Junior Stakes Finals Judge 2003 |
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