LYKOS WOLFALIKE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA INC
15 September 2024
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SUMMARY OF EXHIBITS
The exhibits presented and their handlers, all did exceptionally well for their first time being at a type of 'show' with little or no show training. The atmosphere was relaxed and informal, with some dogs being shown in halti head collars and harnesses.
The competition displayed various types of Lykos Wolfalikes, with some purebred Siberian Huskies, with their breed content being clearly phenotypically apparent. In many cases, there was a clear resemblance of relatedness of bloodlines, with some heavier set, much like their higher Alaskan Malamute content. The colours shown were shades of sable, wolf grey, mostly black, white and also agouti, all which are breed standard coat acceptable colours. No dogs shown had any coat colour or pattern outside the Breed Standard.
The white dogs awarded Best in Show and Runner up Best in Show were engaged with their handlers and seemingly calm and easy going. Both were on the high end of the size outlined in the Breed Standard, which was not penalised being only slightly over in height at the shoulder (65-70cm). The Best In Show had very pale yellow eyes, which is most desirable for the Lykos Wolfalike. Both white dogs had non-black nose pigment, which is due to masking genes associated with carrying other colour traits. Both dogs had a 'wolfy' appearance and finer bone underneath heavy coats. Some exhibits were slightly small, but still within what the Breed Standard calls for. No exhibit displayed pigmentation faults such as pink stripes down the middle of the nose.
Most exhibits carried their tails up in the ring, which is normal of the breed at times of stimulation, as long as the tail is down at times of rest. Many dogs paced instead of gaited, which can be easily fixed with moving them at a faster pace in the ring, but is seen to be genetically predisposed. Conformation was balanced in most exhibits, though there was room for improvement in front and rear angulation. Toplines were good, with no exhibit displaying weakness of topline.
As a breed still in development, it is quite normal to still have variations of type, while breeders continue to breed for health and temperament, paired with the focus on a finer heads, slender bodies, leggier and larger size, while still keeping to type. If this is continued to be focussed on, the breed will develop into a more of a breed-typical standardisation as time progresses.
Best in Show: Orr's Mako
Runner up to Best in Show: Lykosia Oakmoss
Baby Puppy in Show: Beowolves Lakota
Runner up Baby Puppy in Show: Lykosia Luna Moon
Minor Puppy in Show: Sesiqimmiq Maui
No runner up
Puppy in Show: Sesiqimmiq Maui
Runner Up Puppy in Show: Lykosia Sakura
Junior In Show: Orr's Mako
Runner Up Junior in Show: Lykosia Dasa
Intermediate in Show: Lykosia Oakmoss
Runner Up Intermediate in Show: Lykosia Violet
Open in Show: Wolfden Felix
Runner Up Open in Show: Lykosia Blackbird Dell
BABY PUPPY DOG CLASS (3-6 MONTHS)
1st Beowolves Lakota
Sire: Lykosia Yggdrasil
Dam: Cinder at Beowolves
MINOR PUPPY DOG CLASS (6-9 MONTHS)
1st Sesiqimmiq Maui
Sire: Sesiqimmiq Dark Nite
Dam: Sesiqimmiq Saqui
PUPPY DOG CLASS (6-12 MONTHS)
1st Sesiqimmiq Maui
Sire: Sesiqimmiq Dark Nite
Dam: Sesiqimmiq Saqui
2nd Orr's Mako
Sire: Bluey
Dam: Bingo
JUNIOR DOG CLASS (9-18 MONTHS)
1st Orr's Mako
Sire: Bluey
Dam: Bingo
INTERMEDIATE DOG CLASS (18-36 MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Oakmoss
Sire: Lykosia Orcus
Dam: Lykosia Tarkine Whisper
2nd Lykosia Oakenshield
Sire: Lykosia Orcus
Dam: Lykosia Tarkine Whisper
3rd Naakai
Sire: Lykosia Quinn
Dam: Saskia
4th Injac's Jax
Sire: Injac's Bandit
Dam: Angel
OPEN DOG CLASS (6+ MONTHS)
1st Wolfden Felix
Sire: Loki
Dam: Delta
2nd Wolfden Bjorn Ironside
Sire: Ghost
Dam: Delta
3rd Liemant's Clyde
Sire: Lykosia Caesar
Dam: Jenna Liemant
4th Lykosia Orcus (absent)
Sire: Lykosia Sabre
Dam: Lykosia Kira
BABY PUPPY BITCH CLASS (3-6 MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Luna Moon
Sire: Lykosia Ned
Dam: Lykosia Valkerie
MINOR PUPPY BITCH CLASS (6-9 MONTHS)
no entries
PUPPY BITCH CLASS (6-12 MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Sakura
Sire: Lykosia Quinn
Dam: Lykosia Octavia
JUNIOR BITCH CLASS (9-18 MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Dasa
Sire: Lykosia Black Panther
Dam: Lykosia Callisto
2nd Lykosia Aurora
Sire: Lykosia Black Panther
Dam: Lykosia Callisto
3rd Lykosia Reckless Abandon
Sire: Lykosia Captain America
Dam: Lykosia Louve Tala
4th Sage (absent)
INTERMEDIATE BITCH CLASS (18-36 MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Violet
Sire: Lykosia Orcus
Dam: Lykosia Tarkine Whipser
2nd Lykosia Blackbird Dell
Sire: Lykosia Orcus
Dam: Lykosia Tarkine Whipser
OPEN BITCH CLASS (6+ MONTHS)
1st Lykosia Blackbird Dell
Sire: Lykosia Orcus
Dam: Lykosia Tarkine Whipser
2nd Lykosia Dasa
Sire: Lykosia Black Panther
Dam: Lykosia Callisto
3rd Lykosia Louve Tala
Sire: Lykosia Sabre
Dam: Lykosia Kira
4th Lykosia Ember
Sire: Wolfden Bjorn Ironside
Dam: Neigepearl Indy's Legacy