Originally I hadn't thought of going to dog shows with Redi more than a couple of times but then I realized that in them I can meet Tollers and Toller owners I know. Later on I also attended a ring assistant/secretary course, so I can be seen working in the ring, too.
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Salo, the Toller Show 2011 August 27, 2011, judge Elena Ruskovaara, ? Tollers (9 in veteran class) Speedy, muscular male with right proportions. Could have a little more angulations in both ends. Head and expression masculine enough. Bone proportioned with his size. Good form of body. A little narrow behind. Beautiful, steady topline in movement. Good reach of gait. Beautiful behavior and condition. Result EXC |
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Saarijärvi all breeds August 6, 2011, judge Pekka Teini, 2 Tollers (1 in veteran class) 11 years old veteran dog moving well and behaving very harmoniously. Nice lines of the head and correctly set ears. Great veteran expression. Balanced angulations and compact body. In summer coat, correct texture. Moves with good reach, balanced movement coming and going. Result EXC, veteran class 1st, CQ, BD 1st, BOB-veteran, BOB, BIG 2nd |
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Tampere FCI8 December 6, 2010, judge Esko Nummijärvi, 33 Tollers (2 in veteran class) Size 49 cm. Type (left blank). Light, narrow. Right proportions. Light head. Beautiful ears. Good neck. Good back. Rear positioned tail. Good legs. Good color. I would let the dog be more sturdy. Result VG, veteran class 2nd |
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Hyvinkää, Finnish Retriever Club Show October 10, 2010, judge Rosemarie Wild, Switzerland; 62 Tollers (2 in veteran class) 10-year-old. Very nice type. Sweet head. Incorrect proportions. Correct outlines & angulations. Good bone & feet & coat. Moves well. Level topline, excellent for his age. Compliment to the owner. Result EXC, veteran class 1st, BOB-veteran |
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Jämsä all breeds June 6, 2010, judge Satu Ylä-Mononen, 22 Tollers (1 in veteran class) 9,5 yrs. Still in excellent condition for his age. Head of correct shape. Good bite. Good topline. Strong bone and body. Good tail and still good movement. Good coat and color. Result EXC, veteran class 1st, BD4th, BOS-veteran photo: Tarja Verkamo |
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Korpilahti FCI8 March 28, 2010, judge Raija Tammelin, 8 Tollers (2 in veteran class) Masculine. Good proportions. A bit light and dry head. Muzzle could be stronger. Excellent topline. Good body volume. Sufficient bone and good angulations. Effective side gait, narrow behind. Good coat, beautiful color. Upstanding conduct. Result VG, veteran class 2nd |
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Jyväskylä INT November 22, 2008, judge Harto Stockmari, 32 Tollers (1 in veteran class) Veteran dog of very good type with the right proportions. Good head and bite. Good neck and body. Normal angulations. Coat ok. Pleasing behavior. Moves well from the side, close behind. Result EXC, veteran class 1st, BD4th, BOB-veteran |
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Toller Show 2008 September 7, 2008, judge Lena Hägglund, Sweden; ca. 170 Tollers (26 in open class) Older dog that should be more masculine both in head and in body. Narrow muzzle which I would prefer fuller in order to be more masculine. Nice expression. Well set ears. Strong back. Good shoulder and very well musculated hindquarters. Moves with very good stride from the side but unstable in front. Not in best coat condition. Nicely presented. Prize because of the insufficient masculinity, coat condition and front movement. Result G photo: Esa Niemispelto ;-) |
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Järvenpää all breeds June 28, 2008, judge Dominic Harris, Ireland; 7 Tollers (2 in open class) Nice head and expression. Good front. Nice topline and tailset. Steady enough on the move. Result EXC, open class 1st, BD2nd photo: Merja Myllymaa |
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Tampere FCI8 Dec 6, 2007, judge Saija Juutilainen, 37 Tollers (3 in open class) 7 yrs. Very elegant dog with beautiful lines who I would prefer a little more masculine as a whole. Right lines in the head which could be more masculine. Good bite. Underlaw lacks power. Beautiful ears. Excellent neck and topline. Excellent body. Harmonious bone and angulations. Very beautiful color and white markings. Coat not in best condition today. Moves exemplarily from the side, a little loose from the front. Nice character. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Mari Kattainen |
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Hämeenlinna all breeds June 17, 2007, judge Kari Salminen, 9 Tollers (2 in open class) Excellent as a whole. Presents himself beautifully. Beautiful head with good ears. Excellent front. Sufficiently angulated in the rear. Moves efficiently. Sufficient coat. Result EXC, open class 1st, BD1, CAC, BOS photo: Jaana Kauranen |
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Helsinki May 5, 2007, judge Hannele Jokisilta, 12 Tollers (1 in open class) Excellent type. Good lines of the head. Typical neck and backline. Sufficiently angulated in front. Medium size bone. Very deep body. Good angulations in the rear. Good markings and beautiful color. Shows very well. Moves a bit close behind, otherwise very well. Result EXC, open class 1st, BD1, CAC, BOB photo: Johanna Pikkarainen |
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Alavus FCI8 Jan 20, 2007, judge Markku Santamäki, 5 Tollers (1 in open class) Correctly built in proportions and lines. Fairly good head. Muzzle could be stronger. Enough bone. Harmoniously angulated. Energetic movement, could move more straightforward and openly from behind. Good white markings and dark coat color. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Riitta Koivisto |
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Tampere FCI8 Dec 6, 2006, judge Hannele Jokisilta, 28 Tollers (2 in open class) Masculine over all. Muzzle could be fuller. Harmoniously angulated front and rear. Medium size bone. Strong body, would benefit from less weight. Typical topline. Abundant coat. Good character. Slightly round eyes. Good side gait, a little wide from the front. Result EXC, open class 1st, BD4 photo: Hannu Peltonen |
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Toller Show 2006 Aug 4, 2006, judge Bjarne Sörensen, Denmark; 108 Tollers (16 in open class) Nice size. Good neck. Would prefer more bone. Carrying too much weight. Good coat. Moves close behind. Would like stronger feet. The overweight spoils the overall impression. Result G photo: Suvi Pennanen |
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Toijala FCI8 June 3, 2006, judge Markku Santamäki, 8 Tollers (1 in open class) Correct proportions in body. Good expression, head could be stronger. Neck could be more impressive. Sufficient bone and well-proportioned body. Very good movement. Pleasing, happy behavior. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Mari Ohtonen |
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Järvenpää all breeds, May 28,2006, judge Esko Nummijärvi, 7 Tollers (1 in open class) Size 50 cm. Correct proportions. Stands well on his feet. Light, correct shaped head. Good, long neck. Good back. Good coat. Very beautiful color. Moves and shows well.. Result EXC, open class 1st, BD1, CAC, BOB photo:a friendly onlooker ;-) |
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Jyväskylä INT, Nov 19,2005, judge Fred Peddie, Canada; 30 Tollers (7 in open class) Exhibit lacks masculinity. Lacks expression because of short muzzle and because of fine muzzle. Good feet. However lacks overall balance. Would like cleaner red color. Result G |
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Toller Show 2005, May 15,2005, judge Finn Lange, Denmark; 128 Tollers (9 in open class) 4 years old dog. Small size. I find him a bit feminin. Typical toller head. Correct bite. Well set ears. Good neck. Strawing (really, it says so clearly, but I don't know what it means!) a bit in topline. Well set tail. Acceptable body to size. Good bone and feet. Very nice coat. Moves well and freely, very well in front. Want to have little more power in the dog. Result G photo: Annina Nurmikivi |
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Korpilahti FCI8, April 3,2005, judge Harri Lehkonen, 9 Tollers (2 in open
class) Rather small dog who makes an active impression. Rather good head. Shoulders could better laid back. A bit long in loin. Good angulations in the hindquarters. Coat of good color and right texture. Well set tail. Moves a bit close in the rear. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Tiina Sakomaa |
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Jyväskylä INT, Nov 21,2004, judge J.R. Duding, USA; 57 Tollers (7 in open class) Nicely proportioned. Fair front. Nice head. Nice rear. Good tailset. Appears to move a bit close in the rear. Result VG, open class 4th photo: Annukka Soinola |
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Toller Show 2004, July 4,2004, judge Kirsi Nieminen, 55 Tollers (8 in open class) A dog of excellent type and correct proportions of the body. Good head but muzzle should be fuller. Good ears. Good neck. Rather poorly laid back shoulders. Fairly straight upper arm. Good body. Good angulations in the rear. Enough bone. Correct color. Good movement from the side but moves wide from the front. Well handled. Result VG, open class 4th photo: Marja Soinola |
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Jämsänkoski all breeds, June 12,2004, judge Rune Fagerström, 11 Tollers (3 in open class) A dog of very good type and size. Correct shaped head. Muzzle could be a little fuller. Excellent expression, good ear placement. Sufficient neck. Upright upper arm. Sufficient depth of brisket. Long in loin. Well angulated in the rear. Sufficient bone in proportion to size. Good legs and feet. Not in the best coat today. Slightly narrow from behind but side movement is first class and typical of the breed. Pleasant temperament. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Marja Soinola |
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Korpilahti FCI8, April 4,2004, judge Leila Kärkäs, 6 Tollers (1 in open class) Rather small dog with slightly long body. Rather strong skull in proportion to the muzzle. Good ear placement. Rather short neck. Good body. Could be better angulated in front. Sufficient angulations in the rear. A bit loose in elbows. Moves a bit close from behind, well from the side. Flings (?) his front legs. Not in the best coat today. Happy temperament and shows well. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Annukka Soinola |
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Jyväskylä INT, Nov 15,2003, judge Rune Fagerström, 29 Tollers (4 in open class) 3 years. Medium-size dog with excellent proportions. Good skull. Muzzle could be fuller. Eyes placed a little close to one another, otherwise good expression. Good small ears. Good neck. Upright upper arm. Excellent angulations in the hindquarters. Sufficient chest. Excellent bone, legs and feet. Movement typical of the breed. Good color. Pleasant temperament. Moves slightly close behind. Result VG, open class 1st photo: Riikka Junttila |
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Toller Show 2003 (unofficial), judge Hannele Jokisilta, 7 dogs in open class Excellent masculine dog. Good proportions in the head. Nice expression. Sufficient neck. Good back. Good forechest. Slightly straight upper arm. Sufficient bone. Good body. Good angulations in the back. Good thighs. Good coat. Pleasant temperament. Moves well. Open class 3rd photo: Annukka Soinola |
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Sipoo FCI8, April 26,2003, judge Anita Maljanen, 15 Tollers (1 in open class) Dog with good proportions in body. Could be more masculine. Good head, topline. Ribcage of correct shape. Good croup and strong thigh. Correctly positioned legs. Good coat and tail. Very good movement. Result EH, open class 1st photo: Riikka Junttila |
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Porvoo all breeds, Sept 15,2002, judge Moa Persson, Sweden; 17 Tollers (1 in intermediate class) Excellent type and size. Masculine head with good skull. Needs to become fuller in the muzzle. Eyes could be darker. Good neck, shoulder and arm. Normal angulations in hind quarters. Back needs to become more stable. Good legs and feet. Good lines in the body but needs time to get more substance. White markings ok. Not in the best coat. Parallel movement but a little short step with the hindlegs. Result NUO1, NUK1 |
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Toller Show 2002 (unofficial), judge Tiina Illukka, 80 Tollers (7 in intermediate class) Small but very balanced dog. Could be more masculine. Very typey expression. Rather short neck. Well angulated. Moves and shows very well. Beautiful coloring. Placement 5th photo: Annukka Soinola |
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Kangasniemi all breeds, June 1,2002, judge Bjarne Sörensen, Denmark; 9 Tollers (1 in intermediate class) Nice type. Enough neck. A bit straight in front. Good body for his age. A bit long in loin. Would prefer more angulations in hind quarters. Good coat quality but not enough. Result NUO1, NUK1 photo: Riikka Junttila |
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Oitti FCI8, May 5,2002, judge Kirsi Nieminen, 8 Tollers (2 in intermediate class) A dog of excellent type and correct proportions. Muzzle could be fuller. Good body. Fairly straight upper arm. Good angulations in the rear. Enough bone. Moves close from behind, otherwise ok. Good color. Shows very well. Result NUO1, NUK2 |
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Jyväskylä INT, Nov 18,2001, judge Arne Thorn, Sweden; 23 Tollers (4 in junior class) A small bitch-like dog of good type. A bit small head. Good neck and back. Would like a fuller chest. Acceptable movement. Result JUN3 |
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Orivesi all breeds, Aug 25,2001, judge Jill Pearson, Australia; 11 Tollers (2 in junior class) Correct size. Would like more strength in bone and more substance in body. Correct shaped head and good ear placement. Good reach of neck. Well laid shoulders. Correct topline. Good rear hindquarter. Correct tail placement. Moved well. Result JUN1, JUK1 photo: Riikka Junttila |
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Hämeenlinna all breeds, June 16,2001, judge Sonia Bellan Falletti, Italy; 10 Tollers (2 in puppy class) Typical head with good proportions. Good eye color. Good ears. Good reach of neck. Sufficiently laid shoulders. Good top and shoulder line. Good movements. Fairly promising. Result 2nd photo: Annukka Soinola |
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