Gundog Club of North Wales.
26 03 2023.
Ruthin Livestock Market, North Link Road, Ruthin.
This event was kindly supported by Skinners Pet Foods
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BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Best in Show: Bannister’s TA AN NEIFINN AT BANYSUN (Irish Water Spaniel)
Super, smart young bitch that impressed me for her unexaggerated breed type and balance. She is ideal for size, made so well which movement confirmed with the correct drive and reach, holding a level topline. Strong and deep in front assembly with hindquarters to match, well ribbed back in body, wide and deep in loin, topped off with a quality jacket.
RBIS: Hardcastle and Bradley’s VIZSLANYA SZIENA JW (Hungarian Vizsla)
Quality bitch with a cracking headpiece, reachy neck to correct front with plenty of depth to brisket. Mature in body with good spring of rib and firm muscle tone to her quarters. Moved sound and graceful with great head carriage holding a striking shape in profile.
BIS3: Nelson’s CADWST ETERNAL FLAME (Golden Retriever)
Lovely bitch with feminine head and dark pigmentation, striking outline on the stack showing her beautiful angles and balance, kept her shape well on the move. Appealed for breed type, in tip top condition, moved sound with great reach and drive.
BIS4: Schoneville and Derry’s BALVENIE BLUE SENSATION (English Setter)
Blue boy with appealing head and expression, standing four square with lovely breed type and balance throughout, strong in front construction, well ribbed with good depth. Sound on the move and at one with his handler putting in a great performance in this quality line up.
Best Puppy In Show
Stephen’s RAVENHO UPTOWN GIRL FOR BRIGHTMEADOW (Curly Coated Retriever)
Impressive youngster that filled my eye for her beautiful overall breed type, elegance and balance. Spot on for her age, typical wedged shape head and soft expression, crisp in outline, seamless construction and faultless movement. I will watch her progress with interest.
RBPIS: Moss’s EWTOR BARKING AT THE MOON (Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla)
Cracking upstanding dog that pushed winner all the way. Loved his size, make and shape and didn’t disappoint on the move. Correct body covered in a quality harsh jacket. Another that will make his presence felt I am sure.
PG3: William’s WISTASTON ALL ABOUT LOVE (Flat Coat Retriever)
Feminine bitch that appealed very much for breed type, size and ring presence. Pretty head with lovely expression, well made front with good depth for her age, correct in body and hindquarters to match. Moved sound with good extension both ends.
PG4: Morris’s RIONDEL SOLITAIRE (Cocker Spaniel)
Pretty blue bitch that gave her handler a hard time but just did enough to earn her place. Appealing in head and eye, well made front, good spring to rib, short in loin and good angles behind. Moved sound when settled.
Breed results listed in alphabetical order.
American Cocker Spaniel
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Ward’s JACLEE NOBODY’S BUSINESS BETWEEN MIISCHTIKALS BOB, BPIB
2nd Linton’s AFTERGLOW BAMBAM WITH LUDZSKA
3rd Jones’s TRUELY MINE TEDDIE
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Harrison’s KENOULA LUCI ANO
Open (0)
Bracco Italiano
Judge: Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Puppy (1,1)
Junior (1,0)
1st Warburton’s Withamfriary Lush Blossom BOB
14 months old balanced bitch who appealed for breed type, feminine head with soft expression and correct proportions, strong neck into well placed shoulders, straight front with oval bone leading to tight feet, deep chested, well spring ribs, well muscled rear quarters which she used on the moved.
Post graduate (2,2)
Open (2,2)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Broomfield, Broomfield, Mahon-Hunts and Newton’s GLANEILS DAY DREAM BELIEVER BOB
Limit (2,1)
1st Rigby’s CHESEPI ULYSSES
Open (2,0)
1st Broomfield’s GLANEILS COUNT ON ME
2nd Rigby’s CHESEPI WACO
Cocker Spaniel
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (4,2)
1st Morris’s RIONDEL SOLITAIRE BPIB
2nd Beever’s DANDYJAN DARK DEFENDER
3rd Taylor-Kistner’s BLACK LORD WILDEST DREAM AT FRIELJOANIPA
4th Pendlebury’s COOLEELA BLACK BEAUTY AT SANDABYS
Junior (9,1)
1st Coombes’s TOMARISROAN STAR MAKER
2nd Thomas’s MANLINSON HAPPY TOGETHER
3rd Morris’s RIONDEL ENIGMA
4th Mason’s SANDLAUGA JESTER
Graduate (7,3)
1st Coombes’s TOMARISROAN STAR MAKER
2nd Thomas’s MANLINSON HAPPY TOGETHER
3rd Norris’s JOALDY MR HAPPY AT AMARANTH
4th Pendlebury’s ROCKLLOCERS COCONUT HUSK AT SANDABYS
Post Graduate (3,0)
1st Beever’s DANDYJAN TINY DANCER
2nd Prydderch’s ROCKLLOCERS HAPPY HINTS
3rd Mason’s SANDLAUGA CANDY CRUSH
Open (5,0)
1st Hughes’s DANDYJAN PARTIGIFT BOB
2nd Beever’s SNOWGATE PARTI OVER TO DANDYJAN
3rd Prydderch’s ROCKLLOCERS BLISSFUL BLUSH
4th Mason’s SANDLAUGA SOUL MAN
Clumber Spaniel
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Tilston’s STONIELEA TOAST BOB, BPIB
Post Graduate (0)
Open (1,0)
1st Tilston’s STONIELEA TOAST BOB, BPIB
Curly Coated Retriever
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (6,2)
1st Stephen’s RAVENHO UPTOWN GIRL FOR BRIGHTMEADOW BPIB
2nd McKenzie’s RAVENHO TOULOUSE LATRESCO AT BEDDGELERT
3rd Gill and Peake’s RAVENHO MIDNIGHT MIRICLE AT SAXONHOLME
4th Valentine’s RAVENHO TALLOW TANGO AT PATTONIA
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Stephen’s RAVENHO LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE FOR BRIGHTMEADOW
2nd McKenzie’s FIRECURL POP GOES THE WEASEL AT BEDDGELERT
Open (2,2)
English Setter
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (2,0)
1st Sharples’s KANIETTER SABONETTE BPIB
2nd Owen’s MARWESSETT YSOBEL ENIGMA AT CORNSETT
Junior (1,0)
1st Owen’s SHARNYX SPARKLIN STARLIGHT AT CORNSETT
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Seaman’s MARIGLEN INDIGO
Open (4,1)
1st Schoneville and Derry’s BALVENIE BLUE SENSATION BOB
2nd Sharples’s KANIETTER SAPHIRA
3rd Walker’s WANSLEYDALE CHARTREUSE FOR HATHERMERE
English Springer Spaniel
Judge: Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Lewis and Bullock’s TRIXHUND SECRET OBSESSION BPIB
6 months old compact balanced dog, masculine head with a kind expression, good length of neck which flowed into well laid back shoulders with corresponding return of upper arm, straight well boned forelegs leading to well rounded feet, correct body proportions for age, well bent stifle, in good coat, moved well, will watch his career with interest.
Junior (2,2)
Post Graduate (2,2)
Open (2,1)
1st Lewis and Bullock’s TRIXHUND THIS IS MY DESTINY BOB
Dog that appealed for balance and breed type masculine head with good proportions, strong clean neck into well laid back shoulders, front well boned forelegs leading to compact feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, strong loin, well muscled rear end, moved true with typical action.
Field Spaniel
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Shipton’s HEARTWOOD MISHULES GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BPIB
Junior (1,0)
1st Shipton’s HEARTWOOD MISHULES GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BPIB
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Moore’s GADHELIC JENNYANDDOTS
Open (2,0)
1st Shipton’s BROOMEECE FIRE CRACKER OVER MISHULES BOB
2nd Moore’s ELGERY SWEET LITTLE LIES AT GADHELIC JW
Flat Coated Retriever
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Puppy (6,1)
1st William’s WISTASTON ALL ABOUT LOVE BPIB
See BPIS3
2nd Long’s KEEPERSWAY LIVE THE MOMENT
Younger male with appealing head and expression, strong front and correct body for age. Eventually got it together on the move, lacks concentration!
3rd Wrigley’s OIYOU MACCHIATO
4th Powell’s HEGRIE SHEER MAGIC
Junior (3,0)
1st William’s WISTASTON ALL ABOUT LOVE BPIB
See BPIS3
2nd Buckley’s BLACKTOFT BRINDISI BY BUCKLEYHILL
Soundly made male just out of puppy, liked his make and shape. Moved sound but would like more purpose and tail action.
3rd Prior’s BLACKTOFT AVELINO
Post Graduate (3,1)
1st Powells’s BONNEYHILBRAE LOVE OF JOY JW
Typey bitch with good balance, typical head and strong front. Moved sound with drive.
2nd Prior’s GEMSWIM SHUT UP AND DANCE
Neutered male, happy but was carrying far too much weight today, movement erratic.
Limit (3,1)
1st Gogarty’s PADEND JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
Pretty headed bitch with good body, moving sound fore and aft, dropping her top line a tad. Would like to see her ribbing extended further back.
Open (2,1)
1st Buckley’s STEELRIVER HIT THE BEACH WITH BUCKLEYHILL BOB
Handsome boy with attractive head and kind expression. Well made front assembly, mature rib and well muscled quarters, smart. Moved sound with purpose. BOB
German Shorthaired Pointer
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Puppy (5,0)
1st Schoneville’s ORCHIDSTAR THEMISTO BY BALVENIE BPIB
Powerful upstanding young dog with masculine, clean cut head and intelligent expression. His shoulders are well laid back with good depth to brisket. His body is well ribbed back to short, wide loin, hindquarters are well muscled with good width over the rear. Moved sound. BPIB
2nd Bull and Robert’s KEIGAME CHILLI CHOCOLATE
Solid liver male with a well balanced masculine head, excels in front construction with good depth. Well bodied and body with level top line. A little erratic on the move but has time on his side to get his act together.
3rd Swatman’s DUCKMIRE MYSTERY PENNY
3rd Lobley and Robinson’s GYNILOT LORD OF MADNESS
Junior (2,1)
1st Schoneville’s ORCHIDSTAR THEMISTO BY BALVENIE BPIB
See puppy
Post Graduate (3,1)
1st James’s KEIGAME NELL GWYN AT CWNGIEDD
Feminine bitch with typical head piece, beautifully made in front with nice depth. Moved sound but lacks some confidence, certainly worth the perseverance.
2nd Yarwood’s RHOSYNGLAS BOOTES OF KOMIKHUND
Another bitch with a well made front assembly and correct body. Not so typical in head or as strong over the croup as 1 and was untidy in movement today.
Open (5,2)
1st Schoneville’s BALVENIE DOUBLE DIAMOND JW BOB
Mature male in tip top condition with great muscle tone. He has a masculine head of correct proportions and a soft, intelligent expression. He has a super front with good depth to brisket, mature in rib, short and wide in loin. He moves sound fore and aft and hold a firm level top line in profile. BOB
2nd Brown and Filby’s WINTERWELL THATLLDO FOR DESJIEM JW
Appealing bitch with lots to like, oozes breed type. She has a feminine head, well made throughout. Moved sound fore and aft, holding a firm top line. Carrying a tad too much weight today.
3rd Yarwood’s RHOSYNGLAS BOOTES OF KOMIKHUND
German Wirehaired Pointer
Judge: Kath Moffat (Kyleca)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Donnelly’s KIMMAX THEY CALL ME MR TIBBS
Upstanding male of 18 months, broad head with strong muzzle, dark eye and lovely expression, clean, straight front with good forechest, level top-line, he was nicely angulated all through which showed in his free, easy gait, presented in well muscled condition.
2nd Donnelly’s KIMMAX WHO KARES WINS JW
4 year old bitch with kind head and expression, very feminine all through, strong neck and good shoulder placement, good bone and feet, she had a sound, level top-line which she carried well standing and moving, moved well in profile but a little untidy on the out and back.
Open (4,1)
1st McCullough’s KIMMAX KORT IN ACTION BOB
Really liked this 2½ year old dog, lovely expressive head with strength in head and muzzle, clean, straight front with strong neck and shoulders, lovely outline standing and moving, he has good depth and was well ribbed back, very well muscled and fit, he was free and easy on the move, even with a change of handler, presented in good coat and condition, BOB.
2nd Donnelly’s SH CH/IR SH CH KIMMAX KNOCK YOURSELF OUT JW SHCM
Another nicely presented male of nearly 6 years, he looked well in outline both standing and moving, very masculine in head, strong muzzle, lovely eye and expression, sound, level top-line, good neck and shoulders, well muscled hindquarters, another who was free and easy in movement and presented in good condition.
3rd Donnelly’s SH CH BEECHILLAWN OOOH BETTY
Golden Retriever
Judge: Kath Moffat (Kyleca)
Puppy (3,1)
1st Stoke’s FLYNGALEE ONLY OAKLY AT JOBEKA BPIB
Very feminine and naughty young bitch puppy of 8 months, gentle head and expression with dark eye, nicely angulated with good lay back of shoulder and good bone, level top-line and well ribbed back, liked her shape standing, when she decided to cooperate, she showed some free, easy movement in all directions, excellent coat and condition, BP.
Junior (2,0)
1st Nelson’s CADWST AUTUMNAL MAGIC
Promising young bitch of 17 months, liked her type and femininity, very expressive in head with lovely dark eye, clean, straight front with good bone, good front assembly with pleasing body proportions, well ribbed back with short, strong loin, well muscled in her rear, she was presented in beautiful condition and moved out well with a sound ground covering gait.
2nd Price’s PUT JADE PUMPKIN SPICE FOR SYBITON
Another lovely bitch of 17 months, kind head and expression, balanced skull with good pigment, strong neck and shoulders, good front assembly, level top-line, good depth and shape of rib, another who moved out freely.
Graduate (4,1)
1st Nelson’s CADWST AUTUMNAL MAGIC
See Junior
2nd Millington’s GOLMAS GUARD OF HONOUR AT JARABEES JW
Lovely male of 19 months, masculine and appealing head with dark eye, clean front with good bone and feet, good depth, well ribbed back with short, strong loin, level top-line, moved out well with an easy ground covering stride.
3rd Tomlinson’s BRAMSTEAD HERE COMES THE SUN
4th Swaine’s OHANAGOLD APOLLO
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Tomlinson’s BRAMSTEAD HERE COMES THE SUN
Male of 20 months, kind head and expression, dark eye, would like him a little tidier in front, strong neck and shoulders with a level top-line, felt he moved a little close in the rear and he would benefit from a little more condition.
2nd Swaine’s KALLIXEL CARAMEL DELIGHT
Male of nearly 5 years, strong masculine head, front and rear angulation satisfactory, deep chest and level top-line, presented in good coat and condition, deep chest and well ribbed back, tended to pace on the move.
Open Dog (4,1)
1st Millington’s CARNEVAL OF GOLDEN DUCK-COBEY AT JARABEES
Handsome male of nearly 8 years, a strongly made male all through, expressive head and dark eye, good depth of chest, well ribbed with sound top-line, a lovely outline standing and moving, presented in excellent coat and condition.
2nd Goddard’s SONEVE STARGAZER AT GLANSEVERN VW
An amazing ‘young’ man of 11 years, expressive head and dark eye, good bone, deep chest and level top-line, nicely angulated front and rear with good body proportions, a credit to his owner keeping him in such excellent condition!
3rd Griggs’s MULFIELD SEA OF DREAMS
Open Bitch (5,1)
1st Nelson’s CADWST ETERNAL FLAME BOB
Beautiful mature bitch of 3 years, she caught my eye straight away, expressive feminine head with dark eye, nicely balanced throughout, strong neck, lovely lay back of shoulder, good depth of chest, ribs well sprung, short, strong loin and well angulated rear, she put all of this together on the move, effortless and free, well muscled and fit, presented in excellent coat and condition, BOB
2nd Grindley’s BRAMSTEAD SUPER TROOPER
2½ year old bitch, smaller in frame than 1 but still feminine with kind expressive head, good reach of neck with strong shoulders, good depth of chest and well ribbed back, would like her a little tidier in front but she moved out well with an easy, ground covering gait, presented in fit and well muscled condition.
3rd Burrows’s DILWORTHEY PRICESS LOTTIE
4th Griggs’s MULFIELD IMPERIAL TOPAZ
Gordon Setter
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Puppy (6,2)
1st Fudge’s FIELDBERRY SECRET WEAPON AT RUFUSMOOR BPIB
2nd Williams’s HERNWOOD EVERLASTING LOVE
3rd Beddall’s DWENSANTINIS DORA
4th Ellington’s BEECHLAKE THE STORYTELLER OF FINNSFOLK
Junior (1,0)
1st Beddall’s DWENSANTINIS DORA
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Fudge’s KATTANDALE BLCK CRUSADER AT RUFUSMOOR
Open (1,0)
1st Ashley-Turner’s HERNWOOD THE BOTANIST BOB
Hungarian Vizsla
Judge: Jane Elders (Delser)
Puppy (5,4)
1st Reakes’s VIZLANYA VARUR BPIB
Stood alone but a lovely quality balanced square outline on this promising boy. Classic gaunt head, correct coat colour, lovely expressive eyes and ear set, clean neck into well laid shoulders, lovely depth and filling to ribcage, hocks well let down. Moved on a balanced lively stride in profile just needs to tighten up in front but a very promising dog. BPIB
Junior (3,2)
1st Green, Martin, Martin and Ryan’s GOVIZ SPRING RAINS BY VISZASET
Another promising young dog, clean outline in profile with classic head shape, eye and coat colour. Clean neck into well laid shoulders, needs to drop and fill out in brisket, which with maturity will come. Nice angulation at rear stood on good tight feet , moved well but just a little unbalanced in profile at the moment, but plenty of promise.
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Green, Martin, Martin and Ryan’s GOVIZ SPRING RAINS BY VISZASET
See Junior
Open (1,1)
1st Hardcastle and Bradley’s VIZSLANYA SZIENA JW BOB
Lovely balanced, square outline on this lovely quality girl. Ideal head expression eye and coat colour, clean neck into well laid shoulders, good depth and filling to rib, correct moderate rear, tight feet , in fit hard condition ,she strode out on a super balanced and collected stride, true in front and rear. BOB and delighted to see her go RBIS, many congratulations.
2nd Dobryznski’s JACINTA OF SUGAR VIZSLAS
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Judge: Jane Elders (Delser)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Moss’s EWTOR BARKING AT THE MOON BPIB
Fell in love with this handsome chap, lovely balanced impressive outline with correct slightly longer than tall proportions, excellent wire coat, furnishings and colour. Correct head, expression and ear set. Clean neck into well laid shoulders, good depth and filling to rib, moderate rear, tight feet. Super on the move, really covered his ground with balance with a level topline and straight footfall front and rear. Should have a bright future, BP and delighted to see him go RBPIS. Many congratulations.
2nd Stephens’s FARNFIELD PICKPOCKET FOR BRIGHTMEADOW
Another handsome chap, bigger frame than 1st but a lovely breed type full of promise. Nicely balanced outline, again excelled in head ear, and correct wire coat and furnishings. Clean neck into well laid shoulders, excellent depth and filling to rib, moderate rear, stood on good feet, moved well true front and rear, just not quite the balance in movement as 1st at the moment, but another who should go far.
3th Moss’s EWTOR WISHING ON A STAR
Junior (2,1)
1st Loynd’s ENRYB TICKLED PINK BOB
Stood alone but what a cracker, another I would take home if I could. Beautiful feminine balanced outline again of correct height to length proportions. On fit hard condition. Excellent wire coat, furnishings and colour. Lovely head and expression, clean neck into well laid shoulders, excels in depth and filling to rib, well let down hocks, stood on tight feet, again excelled in movement covering her ground with ease, so balanced with a level topline, and true front and rear. Should have a bright future, delighted to award her BOB and found out that with this win she gained her final point for her JW, many congratulations.
Post Graduate (2,2)
Open (2,0)
1st Byrne’s ALDOZOVOLGYI-DROTOS CSERMELY AT ENRYB
Another lovely girl I have long admired , presents a lovely feminine outline, well balanced with correct wire coat furnishings and colour. Excelled in head proportions, clean neck into well laid shoulders again so good in depth and filling to rib, well let down hocks and tight feet, again in fit hard condition, moved well balanced and ground covering with a level topline, true front and rear, just not quite the verve and enthusiasm of the BOB, which tipped the balance for BOB.
2nd Moss’s ENRYB SCARLETT O’HARA AT EWTOR
Dam of my BP and another lovely girl full of breed type, balanced and correct wire coat furnishings and colour. Lovely head and expression , clean neck into nicely laid shoulders, excellent depth and filling to rib, well let down hocks. Lovely ground covering movement in profile just going a tad wide in front today.
Irish Red and White Setter
Judge: Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (0)
Open (2,0)
1st Hart’s BERRYESSA BALLDERG WITH GILLIEGRAE BOB
Feminine bitch who appealed for breed type, correct head proportions, slightly arched neck into well laid back shoulders, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well bent stifles, moved effortlessly around the ring.
2nd Martin’s LAOIREBAY STEEL BLUE OCEAN AT SHANNONSTYLE JW
Dog that I have judged before, balanced dog, masculine head and expression, clean neck into good lay back of shoulders, straight oval boned front, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, moved soundly but preferred the rear movement on the winner today.
Irish Setter
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Puppy (2,0)
1st Bentley’s PINCLIPPIN JUBILEE FLAME
Racy in appearance with well made front and adequate body and ribbing for age. Won over his litter sister on movement and maturity. BPIB
2nd Bentley’s PINCLIPPIN CELTIC ASTHORE
Good type of young bitch with slightly better head planes than 1. Lost out on body and lack on width through which showed in her movement. Given another month or so on her back I am sure it could be different.
Junior (3,0)
1st Hughes’s ALOLFRANAN QUEEN OF HEARTS AT BRYNTWRW
Young bitch with racy lines yet has substance. Head of good planes and good eye shape. Strong in front assembly with presence of sternum, correct body for age with good muscle tone to thighs. Moved sound fore and aft, holding a good shape in profile.
2nd Bentley’s PINCLIPPIN JUBILEE FLAME
See Puppy
3rd Bentley’s PINCLIPPIN CELTIC ASTHORE
Post Graduate (5,1)
1st Coreless’s SWIFTLARK ILLUSTRIOUS JW
Bitch with a well made front and depth to fore chest. Moves sound holding correct topline. Shame she was a bit weighty today which spoilt desired racy appearance.
2nd Bentley’s ASTLEYVIEW COMING HOME TO PENCLIPPIN
Male with leaner head than 1, albeit a little plain and eye could be darker. Good layback of shoulder but lacks some depth, moved erratically.
3rd Hart’s GWENDARIFF THE HANDMAID’S TALE
4th Jones’s WENFLAEN DEJA VU
Open Dog (2,0)
1st Hart’s GWENDARIFF IN THE LIMELIGHT WITH GILLIEGRAE JW SHCM
Mature boy with a lot to like. Head with good balance and planes but not as lean as I would like. Strong correct front with good depth, mature in rib to short loin, correct gently sloping topline
2nd Coreless’s SWIFTLARK SPELLBINDER
Male of different type to 1, strong front but not so mature in rib and lost out on topline to 1.
Open Bitch (5,0)
1st Longbottom’s GWENDARRIFF WE’LL BE PHAME US BOB
Beautiful headed bitch of correct proportions and planes along with that melting kind expression. She is just exquisite to handle where she flows from head to tail. So well made with lovely depth yet retaining that racy refined look. She had lovely bloom and on the move she came alive with accurate footfall, reach and drive. BOB
2nd Coreless’s SWIFTLARK ILLUSTRIOUS JW
See Post graduate
3rd Hughes’s ALFRANA U’ARE A DIAMOND
4th Bentley’s TREDURA ROSELYN AT PENCLIPPIN
Irish Water Spaniel
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Williams’s FINCHMILL SECRET SURPRISE BPIB
11 months old bitch with feminine head, good eye shape and intelligent expression. Well made in front with adequate depth for age, correct body and ribs extending well back. Body of correct weight, strong quarters, moved sound. Just needs to firm a little in top line. BPIB
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Bannister’s TA AN NEIFINN AT BANYSUN BOB, BIS
See BIS
Open (1,0)
1st Roberts’s TSAR OF DEE
Mature male with attractive masculine head, mature in rib and body with plenty of depth. Well muscled quarters, sound on the move.
Italian Spinone
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (0)
Junior (1,0)
1st Howells’s REDWARREN GINGERBREAD MAN BPIB
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Howells’s REDWARREN GINGERBREAD MAN BPIB
Open (2,1)
1st Littlemore’s SH CH INOSTICANI BELL RAGAZZO VIA KRISMOOR JW BOB
Labrador Retriever
Judge: Keith Evans (Evesmoore)
Puppy (6,2)
1st Williamson’s SHAROUNS INSPECTOR GADGET BPIB
A super quality 9 month yellow Dog , who has won well for himself and it was not hard to see why. Even though he was being a tad over exuberant upon arrival this did not deter from his super breed type , well boned frame , balance and movement. He’s short coupled, with a good length of leg , coupled with a beautiful male head with a kind expression and good eye colour. To top the overall picture a correct double coat with a super top line and otter tail. An excellent puppy whom I sure will do well as he progresses in age and maturity. A worthy BP and pulled into the last group for BPIS well done.
2nd Manning’s OVERMARSH SEVENTH HOUR
7 month Bitch – another quality exhibit , stood fore square, lovely feminine head with a kind eye and expression , excellent rear construction that gave that lovely aerial view of the correct triangular shape , which was enhanced by the correct tail set that just filled the picture. It brought back great memories of my early days in Labradors ,1981 , and the training my mentors of the day gave me in relation to breeding type to bring about that shape , Mary Roslin Williams , Didi Hepworth and Margaret Litherland; it’s no mean feat to getting that balance right with a super strong back end to bring about drive and balance to be complement by a well constructed front . I am sure she will only get better as she matures.
3rd Smith’s MEADOWLINE HEARTBREAKER
4th Thompson’s MEADOWLINE SMILE FOR ME
Junior (5,3)
1st Nuttall and Topping’s GAMBLEGATE TILLY TUPPENCE
13 month yellow Bitch – that has that lovely old fashioned quality , well proportioned feminine head and eye colour which just gave her that lovely expression, stood fore square , lovely tail set and top line , excellent length of leg which just completed her overall balance. Moved with drive.
2nd D’Arcy’s LANCASTRIA ALEXIE
Not placed in puppy, a tad overwhelmed so did not give off her full potential , a smaller type to the winner , she was covered in that lovely rich old fashioned deep yellow coloured correct coat , lovely head and expression , hopefully time will be kind and she’ll grow on , to reach her full potential.
Graduate (6,2)
1st Gower’s AUGHTONCHASE HONEY PIE
A beautiful feminine Bitch that just stood out for me, a lovely balanced show girl , super size with plenty of length of leg that just crowned her balance , super shoulder placement that showed off her super correct length of neck topped with an enchanting stunning feminine head coupled with a kind expression and good pigmentation. Moved with drive around the ring and was highly considered in the challenge.
2nd Jones’s LEMBAS TIANA AT SERENJAR
A beautiful classic black bitch. A melting feminine head set upon a super neck and correct shoulder placement . A really treat to go over, excellent top line coupled with a good tail set, correct jacket , lovely bone, well shaped feet and moved with such drive and vibrance. Unlucky to meet the winner but a well worthy placing.
3rd Gordon-Smith and Bibby’s BRUXINHO NAUGHTY NIFFLER
4th William’s TRICYMOEDD SNIPES WHISPER
Post Graduate (7)
1st Crellin’s AALINCARREY LET’S SING BOB
A yellow dog, and did he sing his heart out with the song ..”LOOK AT ME “ and we all sure did. A real show stopper. He just exudes quality, breed type , coupled with a stallion masculine stature without being overdone in any shape or form. This was only confirmed when I put my hands on him. He has a stunning handsome head coupled with a kind expression that just shouts out I’m a male. Such kind eyes that make you smile constantly as you’re assessing him. He moved with zest covering the floor with style by using his hocks to drive him to his full potential. Lovely top-line coupled with a correct tail set and a super double coat. It was a privilege to award him BOB in a highly competitive final line up. Well done . I hope he goes on to greater justly deserved award’s.
2nd Long’s CARPENNY PHEYA AT BALDEVS
A beautiful black bitch – a quality unassuming bitch that just had to be considered. A lovely kind appealing feminine correct head with lovely eye colour. A super jacket , nice feet and a very good back end that drove her across the floor when on the move . Considered for RBOB. One to be campaigned at a higher level .
3rd Thompson’s MEADOWLINE MOGUL
4th Gordon-Smith and Bibby’s BRUXINHO IF WINGS COULD FLY
Open Dog (4,2)
1st Hughes’s CINDERS SALTY SEA
Black dog – another quality dog that I have admired, a tad longer in loin , but balanced . A good size dog standing on well boned legs and neat feet. Lovely kind expressive head that could just do with a tad more stop to really enhance his true masculine kind expression. Moves with drive. He looked like he was just coming back into coat and his tail wasn’t as fully covered as I’d of liked so this cost him in the challenge . Overall a very nice dog.
2nd William’s TRICYMOEDD SNIPES WHISPER
Dark yellow dog – an interesting type to assess against the breed standard. He stood out for being different in the show ring but I’m sure he can do a great days work in the field. He was a very big dog with long legs and a shallow body. He had a masculine head coupled with a lighter eye colour that didn’t proffer that melting kind Labrador head and expression. Moved ok. Good coat and but unfortunately carried his tail well above his top line.
Open Bitch (9,4)
1st Williamson’s SH CH SHAROUNS VICTORIA’s SECRET JW RBOB
A beautiful classic yellow Bitch – there is no denying she is a champion . Reminded me so much of the great Poolstead kennel girls . Lovely melting expression with good length of muzzle and a kind eye. Lovely lay of shoulder ,good reach of neck and excellent rear compilation which ensured a correct tail set and allowed her to flow freely on the move using her hocks to her advantage . Just not quite in full bloom today so lost out to the BOB winner but a well deserved RBOB.
2nd Hughes’s ALLANINE’S ON THE SEA SHORE
A short coupled correctly constructed Bitch that just demands to be given that second look. Correct coat and lovely otter tail. Not flashy but a true Labrador with an excellent temperament, stands fore square on good boned legs and lovely feet. Super top line and movement.
3rd Jones’s LEMBA FAITH AT SERENJAR
An excellent classic Bitch from this top kennel . I’m pleased to say she was Best Veteran in show. Stood out for quality and confirmation. Her top line was something to admire. A beautiful Bitch. Well done.
4th Newton’s MEADOWLINE MAD ABOUT YOU FOR RALYVILLE
Black bitch – and I was really mad about you , another stunning example of a top quality classically bred Bitch who like third was also a veteran and the both of them are an excellent template for new entrants. Thank you ladies for bringing 2 quality exhibits to the show.
Lagotto Romagnolo
Judge: David Lightfoot
Puppy (1,0)
1st Blunden’s MIKETTE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
B/white 7 month old bitch. Muzzle in ratio to head, correct bite, needs to mature & firm up, good length on upper arm at front, just lost top line on the move. Lost out to litter brother for BP.
Junior (2,0)
1st Whittick’s ALLSONG NUVOA LUNA
13 month old white bitch, correct ratio muzzle to head. Correct bite moderate length of curved neck. Showed the extension of upper arm on the move, held topline , good second thigh.
2nd Blunden’s MIKETTE AYE AYE CAPTAIN BPIB
7 month old orange/white boy. Ratio muzzle to head fine correct bite, moderate curved neck held top line well for age, drove from good back end. Beat litter sister for BP.
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Whittick’s MOONREED WARBLER AT ALLSONG
5yr old white bitch. Muzzle could be in better ratio to head, moderate length of curved neck , nice length in upper arm, ribs well evolved, held topline on the move, good second thigh, held tail fine.
2nd Hamlyn and Hamlyn’s BRANSBUBBLE HIGH NEB
Brown roan 2 yr old boy. Muzzle ratio to head fine, correct bite, slightly longer in neck than 1st, good length in upper arm, held topline fine on the move, could have driven a bit more.
Open (2,0)
1st Whittick’s ARCTICBREEZE TURBULENCE AT ALLSONG BOB
Brown and white two and half year old boy. Excellent muzzle ratio to head. excellent length of curved neck. Good length of upper which he showed on the the move, held topline excellently, held tail fine, plenty of drive on the move also. Coat could be slightly harsher, BOB.
2nd Hamlyn and Hamlyn’s BRANSBUBBLE ROSIN DUBH
Brown roan 4 year old bitch. Ratio muzzle to head could be slightly better, moderate length of curved neck, upper arm fine, needs to drive better from back end, held topline fine.
Large Munsterlander
Judge: Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Webb’s ALBADHU COUNTING STARS
Open (2,1)
1st Jenks’s ALBADHU HIDDEN POTENTIAL BOB
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers:
Judge: Michelle Elkin (Tollelkin)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Greenwood’s COEDHELYG SON SHINE BPIB
11 month old dog. Striking young male. lovely masculine head, eyes correctly shaped and colour blending well with coat. Strong neck leading to well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm, held his topline both on the move and standing. Excellent rich red coat, good bone and so well-muscled throughout. Moved well. Considered in the challenge but was a little more unsettled by that point however I’m sure his day will come. Pleased to award him Best Puppy.
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH SYRAX
8 month old bitch. Lovely wedge-shaped head with a mischievous expression, well placed ears of a good size. Excellent forehand construction, level topline, good depth of chest and strong rear. Stood freely and squarely whenever asked. Moved accurately with great drive just a little loose at present which is to be expected at this age. A quality puppy who just lost out on maturity to 1.
3rd Warren’s AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS
Junior (3,0)
1st Greenwood’s COEDHELYG SON SHINE BPIB
As puppy
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH SYRAX
As puppy
3rd Warren’s AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS
Post Graduate (3,0)
1st Greenwood’s COEDHELYG JINGEL BELL ROCK
2yr old bitch. Pretty young bitch with correct head, good ears, nice almond shaped eye. Very balanced and well-constructed throughout. Coat of good colour and in lovely condition. Just the right amount of bone for size. Moved very well and well handled.
2nd Fielder’s CRETSHENGAN SIGNY
4yr old bitch. Super feminine head with a lovely kind expression. Good length of neck and lay of shoulder. Sufficient bone, strong topline and correct rear angulation. Another in great coat. Slightly longer on leg than 1 but still very well put together. Moved well. I just preferred the more compact profile of 1.
3rd Brand’s COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY
Open (2,0)
1st Fielder’s SCHINDOW JUNIOR COWBOY WITH CRETSHENGAN BOB
6yr old dog. Darker pigmented male, correct head. Good strong neck leading to well-placed shoulders. Nice depth of chest and firm loin. Balanced front and rear angulation. Good bone, well-muscled and excellent strong hocks. He is not the flashiest of dogs however he is so well balanced, stood squarely presenting a great profile and on the move he displayed drive, accuracy and the typical jaunty attitude. Very well earned Best of Breed.
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING
5yr old dog. Of a different type to 1. Masculine head of good proportions with correct eye and well set ears. Very good front assembly well sprung ribs and elbows close to body. Firm topline and correct rear angulation. Very well made and casts a lovely outline, could easily swap places with 1 however he was rather distracted on the day which consequently cost him a higher placing.
Pointer
Judge: Heather Blackburn-Bennett (Stargang)
Puppy (3,1)
1st Nelis’s FREEBREEZE SPECIAL EFFECTS BPIB
2nd Fleetwood’s TYREMY WALK OF STARS
Junior (4,2)
1st Tobin and Moss’s DAVIGDOR POPPIES BOB
2nd Joynson’s ALCAZAR ETERNALLY YOURS
Post Graduate (4,3)
1st Collins’s COLLHOLME ANGELINQUE
Limit (2,0)
1st Batchelor’s SHARNPHILLY CARTE BLANCHE TO KIELDERPOINT
2nd Collins’s COLLHOLME BALTHASAR
Open (2,1)
1st Batchelor’s WILCHRIMANE CLICKETY CLICK TO KIELDERPOINT
Spanish Water Dog
Judge: Kath Moffat (Kyleca)
Puppy (1,1)
Junior (3,3)
Post Graduate (2,2)
Open (2,2)
Sussex Spaniel
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Hipgrave’s LORD OF THE GLITTERING CAVES BPIB
Junior (1,1)
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Davey’s EALD VILLAGE URCHIN
Open(4,2)
1st Hipgrave’s EALD VILLAGE GOSSIP BOB
2nd Davey’s SH CH EALD VILLAGE SCANDAL JW
Weimaraner
Judge: Jane Elders (Delser)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Longbottom and Milby’s GUNALT CURTAIN CALL BPIB
Very appealing outline in this promising feminine ,loved her confident outgoing nature, correct height to length proportions, correct head eye and fold to ear, lovely clean neck into well laid shoulders, excels in depth and filling to rib, moderate at the rear moved well on a balanced ground covering stride, with level topline. Just needs to tighten up in front which will come with maturity then she should go far. BPIB
2nd Hill’s WEIPOWA IDA
Another promising girl at her first show today and so a little shy and unsure, but with time another who should go far. Lovely feminine outline nicely balanced throughout, excellent head, expression and correct ear fold, clean moderately long neck into well laid shoulders, good depth & filling to rib, well let down hocks, moved well on a balanced stride, a little loose in hock but will improve with maturity.
3rd Davies and Brown’s GUNALT POLISHED AT WYSTRY
Junior (2,0)
1st Sherwood’s GUNALT SCHWEPPES AT CALYDENE BOB
Done this chap well in the past as a puppy and my thoughts have not changed on this very promising dog. Maturing as I hoped, lovely balanced masculine outline, pleasing head and expression correct ear fold clean neck into well laid shoulders, excels in depth and filling to rib correctly moderate at the rear, moved on a lovely balanced ground covering stride with a level topline. True front and rear in footfall. Pleased to award him BOB and will continue to watch his progress with interest.
2nd Brown and Filby’s DESJIEM BILLY DO’T BE A HERO
Have watched this boy maturing into another promising example of the breed. Excellent outline, with correct height to length proportions, pleasing head yet to break with a good expression, correct ear fold, clean moderately long neck into well laid shoulders excellent in length depth to rib, well let down hocks, again moved on a balanced ground covering stride, just needs to fill out to complete the picture.
Post Graduate (5,1)
1st Brown and Filby’s DESJIEM BILLY DO’T BE A HERO
As junior. Delighted to hear this win gave him his last point for his JW congratulations.
2nd Davies and Brown’s WYSTRY ONE MINT JULEP
Lovely feminine outline on this lady, liked her overall balance, pleasing head and expression, correct ear fold moderate in neck length well laid shoulders correct depth and length to rib, moderate rear. Moved well in profile easy collected stride, just a little loose in front.
3rd Longbottom’s GUNALT MCQUEEN
4th Reakes’s THRIHYRNE LOVE LETTERS
Open (5,2)
1st Hawkins’s SMILEK FERNANDO JW
Masculine pleasing balanced outlook on this dog correct height to length ratio, sound all through, pleasing head and expression, neck flowing into correct shoulder lay excellent in length depth and filling to rib, well let down hocks. Lovely balanced stride on the move, just preferred the accuracy in footfall of my BOB winner.
2nd Hill’s WEIPOWA BERETTA
Another good example of the breed, feminine in outlook, lovely head expression and ear set. Clean neck into well laid shoulders, not quite the depth and filling of rib as 1st. Correct rear angulation, moved on a balanced stride with level topline.
3rd Hawkins’s SMILEK MASSACHUSETTES
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge: Graham Stirk (Grakar)
Puppy (1,1)
Junior (1,1)
Post Graduate (2,2)
Open (3,3)
Any Variety Imported Breed Register Gundog
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Puppy (1,0)
1st McClellan’s HUNTINGTALES DRAIG AT CALONDRAIG
(Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer)
An active up to size male that needs to fill his frame which will come with maturity. Appealing head, well made front, could carry more weight to advantage. Sound on the move. BIBRGP
Post Graduate (4,3)
1st Davis’s YELLO VOM ZULIMO MIT BARBAMOR
(Barbet)
Promising young bitch with that required rustic appearance, has all the essentials in the correct places and now needs to mature through the body. She moves sound with parallel hind action with drive and reach holding a level top line.
Open (1,0)
1st Davis’s BARABMOR STARTING ON MONDAY
(Barbet)
A more mature bitch of different type to her kennelmate, pretty in head and filled my eye for breed type and balance. She is strong in front assembly with some good depth through, mature in body, short loin and well muscled hind quarters. Moved sound. BIBRG
Any Variety Stakes
Judge: Michael Masters (Manchela)
Working Gundog Stakes (3,3)
Special President’s Open Stakes (19,15)
1st BALVENIE DOUBLE DIAMOND JW
German Shorthaired Pointer
See Breed class
2nd GUNALT SCHWEPPES AT CALEYDENE
Weimaraner
Super male of good size, make and shape, masculine head. Lost out to 1 on maturity.
3rd SANDLAUGA SOUL MAN
Cocker Spaniel
4th ROCKLLOCERS BLISSFUL BLUSH
Cocker Spaniel
Veteran Stakes (16,5)
1st LEMBAS FAITH AT SERENJAR
Labrador Retriever
This yellow lab bitch headed a quality class of mature ladies and gentlemen, pushed all the way by the Irish. Her movement was free flowing and she didn’t put a foot wrong. She has super breed type and good proportions, correct body weight and a striking outline, sound as a bell.
2nd SWIFTLARK FIRST KNIGHT
Irish Setter
Handsome dog with appealing head and kind expression, good breed type and balance. Particularly liked his head carriage on the move and his seamless flow from nose to tail. Pushed 1 all the way.
3rd CARNEVAL OF GOLDEN DUCK-COBEY AT JARABEES
Golden Retriever
4th IR SH CH EUSANIT BEST OF THE BUNCH AT CRETSHENGAN
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
5th MEADOWLINE MI SUENA A BRUXHINO JW
Labrador Retriever
Peas in a Pod Ultrasound Puppy Stakes (31,21)
1st FARNFIELD PICKPOCKET FOR BRIGHTMEADOW
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Up to size male of excellent breed type, loved his masculine head, super depth to brisket, carrying correct weight for age, and holding a firm top line on the move. Sound fore & aft with plenty of reach and drive.
2nd WEIPOWA IDA
Weimaraner
Feminine bitch combined with power and strength. Pretty head and strong front, correct body, well muscled quarters, moved sound with striking side gait covering the ground with ease.
3rd FREEBREEZE SPECIAL EFFECTS
Pointer
4th ORCHIDSTAR THEMISTO BY BALVENIE
German Shorthaired Pointer
5th MEADOWLINE SMILE FOR ME
Labrador Retriever
Treasurer’s Brace Stakes (11,6)
1st Fielder (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers)
An excellent match pair, moved in unison.
2nd Donnelly (German Wirehaired Pointers)
Moved steady together, not so good on cornering!
3rd Rigby (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers)
4th Prydderch (Cocker Spaniels)
5th Blunden (Lagotto Romagnolo)
Gundog Club of North Wales 