No - Big (Ch. Blackwing Superfine) is at home with Mike and Lenore as I saw him last week - he's rather out of coat :*)
I'm sure they're referring to big dogs being put up, which isn't a surprise considering the judge and what he prefers. Some judges like big, some moderate - it's no secret what sort of dogs Manolo has preferred in the past.
I heard through the grapevine that WD was Nipntuck Hyspire Unforgettable and that Best in Sweeps/Best Opposite in Sweeps were both Hyspire dogs. No real details though.
Showed to Manolo this past Dec and the dogs he put up were very nice, gorgeousbut most importantly they were balanced with good coat. NOT overdone but not small either
He's judging back East in the fall:)I would definately make the trip to show to him again.
I think Manolo is one of the better breeder judges out there. He doesn't care who is holding the lead, and will put up the dogs he likes the best. Can't ask any more than that of a judge.