Gundog Club of North Wales.
20 11 2022.
Ruthin Livestock Market, North Link Road, Ruthin.
This event was kindly supported by Skinners Pet Foods
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BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Annette Mappin (Bryerdale)
Best in Show: Moss’s ENRYB SCARLETT O’HARA AT EWTOR (Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla)
RBIS: Graham’s SH CH NYLIRAM TELLING TALES JW (Welsh Springer Spaniel)
BIS3: Watson’s OAKSWARREN INFERNO (Hungarian Vizsla)
BIS4: Greenwood’s HARROP PIPE DREAMER (Labrador Retriever)
Best Puppy In Show
Holland’s FERNDEL STARSHINE OVER FLATCHARM (Welsh Springer Spaniel)
RBPIS: Watson’s OAKSWARREN LIGHT MY FIRE (Hungarian Vizsla)
BP3: Capille’s ZORRAZO KIND REGARDS AT LANDEVER (Spanish Water Dog)
BP4: Fudge’s FIELDBERRY SECRET WEAPON AT RUFUSMOOR (Gordon Setter)
Breed results listed in alphabetical order.
American Cocker Spaniel
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (1,1)
Post Graduate (1,1)
Open (0)
Bracco Italiano
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (3,1)
1st Goode’s BRACCORION’S XPRESSIVE BPIB
This orange bitch was naughty but oh so very nice! Really liked her almost square outline, strong bone and body condition for her age. Lean head of correct proportions with a big nose and divergent planes. Softest of expressions aided by her correct shape and shade of eye. Strong neck into a good forehand assembly with well developed forechest. Plenty of rib for her age with a short loin. Symmetrical angulation in the rear but needs to tighten in hock. She loved the spotlight a little too much on the move but did show glimpses of an elastic side gait with correct head carriage. Very pleased to award her BPIB and see her shortlisted in a very competitive BPIS, congratulations!
2nd Hurst’s YOU CAN CROWN THE QUEEN
Chestnut bitch who is slightly finer and longer cast than 1 but has many pleasing breed attributes. Liked her lean head with plenty of chiselling and big spongy nose. Balanced angulation both fore and aft with strength to her topline. Went well from all angles just needs to tighten up all through. Preferred the proportions and strength in bone of 1st.
Junior (4,3)
1st Goode’s BRACCORION’S XPRESSIVE BPIB
As Puppy
Post graduate (4,2)
1st Jackson’s SOLWAYPOINT PORTOFINO
An upstanding orange male who has presence and panache in spades! Almost square in outline with obvious strength in all departments. Head shows good divergence with leanness to skull and muzzle without compromising his strength accompanied by obvious chiselling. Well angulated both fore & aft with a strong topline. Needs to body up with time but was presented in such hard muscular condition. Sound and co-ordinated going/coming with such an impressive profile action, demonstrating correct head carriage. This dog still has more to come I feel. Pleased to declare him RBOB, congratulations!
2nd Smith and Fazenfield’s KONIGBRACCI PAVEY ARK
Another orange male whose a decent overall shape & make. Nearly square with strong bone, excellent feet and pasterns. Head has plenty of chiselling but a shade broader in the skull than 1. His angulation both fore & aft is balanced. Goes on a decent stride with confidence.
Open (4,2)
1st Jackson’s POLCEVERA’S BRUMA BOB
On the day, this orange bitch ticked all the boxes for being ultra-typy in stance and in motion. She presented a really pleasing shape with correct proportions throughout. Her head is divine, long planes with desired leanness and correct proportions with such a soft expression. Strong neck that flows through onto an excellent forehand assembly with a strong topline, plenty of spring to her ribs and a short loin. Symmetrical rear angulation with strong bone and tight feet. On the move she is impossible to ignore, she displays such breed-typical action on the go round with great carriage. Quite taken with her! Very pleased to award her BOB, congratulations!
2nd Jackson’s SH CH GUNSYN TUSK
Very appealing orange male who possessed strength and power throughout. Liked his leanness to skull and muzzle but would prefer a shade more strength for a male. Powerful, well shaped neck and enough dewlap. Correct angulation both fore/aft. Mature through his body and in hard condition. Steady and easy from all angles on the move.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Coppin and Davies-Jones’s PIXIESROCK QUEEN OF HEARTS AT ELWISTONE
3 years brown bitch with a neat balanced outline, very feminine head with proportionate skull & muzzle, correct ear size & set, good eye colour gives her an appealing expression, strong & muscular in neck, enough forechest & bone, nicely laid shoulder, would just prefer a little more length in upper arm, lighter than 2 in frame with more tuck-up, but she still possesses plenty of depth in brisket, ribs are well sprung, firm in topline & strongly coupled, her hindquarters are moderately angulated, would prefer more width of thigh but she is well muscled & when she moves she is active & light on her feet
2nd Rigby’s CHESEPI ULYSSES
mature & solidly built 6 years dog, strong masculine head, but not quite the balance & clean outline of 1, nevertheless he has a gentle expression showing his kindly nature, powerful neck leading to well laid shoulders, upper arm is a little short but he does have good depth & width to his forechest, doesn’t really show himself off standing & appears rather heavy in front especially over shoulders, strong bone & feet, deep in brisket, good spring of rib & well coupled with deep flanks, slight tuck-up, moderate bend of stifle, well muscled & broad enough in thigh, came alive on the move showing great enthusiasm, willingness to please & devotion to his owner
Limit (1,0)
1st Rigby’s CHESEPI WACO
trong, well-balanced & powerfully built 4 years brown dog, nicely proportioned masculine head with a pleasing clean muzzle & foreface, liked his eye colour & shape, correctly sized & shaped ears, just inclined to fly them far back on his head which can give him a slightly odd expression, strong in neck & forechest, well boned & straight forelegs, liked his front assembly, stands on well-made feet, good depth through body & spring of ribs, strong couplings, firm topline, just drops away a bit too much over croup, slight tuck-up. well-angulated stifles, well developed & muscled thigh, happy & outgoing, moved steadily & powerfully, would have been my RBOB had this award been on offer
Open (2,0)
1st Coppin and Davies-Jones’s DALLANDOR JOCASTA BOB
unmistakeably feminine but strong & workmanlike 6 years ash bitch, liked her head for its shape & proportions, well placed eyes of good colour & shape giving her an appealing intelligent expression, fairly small high-set & well-carried ears, well-balanced in outline, she possesses a super forechest & a well-muscled neck of good length into a well-angulated front assembly, she has plenty of bone & stands on strong hare feet, she has depth in brisket & flank with slight tuck-up, ribs are well sprung, strong couplings, well bent stifles, powerful broad hindquarters set slightly higher than withers, moved with energy & power on an effortless stride, preferred her expression over Limit winner for BOB
Cocker Spaniel
Judge: Helen Moorat (Langleybury)
Puppy (4,2)
1st Thomas’s MANLINSON HAPPY TOGETHER BPIB
2nd Coombes’s TOMARISROAN STAR MAKER
Junior (3,1)
1st Morris’s RIONDEL BLU SAVANA BOB
2nd Pendlebury’s ROCKLLOCERS COCONUT HUSK AT SANDABYS
Graduate (5,1)
1st Pendlebury’s ROCKLLOCERS COCONUT HUSK AT SANDABYS
2nd Morris’s JOALDY MR HAPPY AT AMARANTH
3rd Prydderch’s ROCKLLOCERS SOUL SINGER
4th Cooper’s CHARLAZA CODE RED
Post Graduate (4,1)
1st McBrides’s TOPDAY SOUL TO SOUL
2nd Morris’s JOALDY MR HAPPY AT AMARANTH
3rd Cooper’s CHARLAZA CODE RED
Open (4,2)
1st Prydderch’s ROCKLLOCERS BLISSFUL BLUSH
2nd Cooper’s CHARLAZA CODE RED
Clumber Spaniel
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (0)
Open (0)
Curly Coated Retriever
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (1,1)
Post Graduate (1,1)
Open (1,1)
English Setter
Judge: Annette Mapin (Bryerdale)
Puppy (1,1)
Junior (0)
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Carr’s BALVENIE BLUE LAGOON
2nd Horne’s PEWTERSPEARE PORTER
Open (3,1)
1st Walker’s WANSLEYDALE CHARTREUSE FOR HATHERMERE BOB
2nd Wilson’s RAVENSETT GIOVANNI
English Springer Spaniel
Judge: Helen Moorat (Langleybury)
Puppy (3,1)
1st Le-Clerc’s HUNTERBHECK LOST IN A SPELL BPIB
2nd Le-Clerc’s HUNTERBHECK FADE TO BLACK
Junior (1,0)
1st Lewis and Bullock’s TRIXHUND THIS IS MY DESTINY
Post Graduate (0)
Open (2,1)
1st Lewis and Bullock’s TRIXHUND TALKING OBSESSION JW SHCM SHCEX VW BOB
Field Spaniel
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (0)
Junior (1,1)
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Hazell’s NADAVIN EXPECTATION OF VRAIBLUE
Lovely exhibit, just right for age, classic, noble and upstanding outline with great balance, lovely head and a great attitude and showmanship, correct amount of coat, shown in first class order and moved well, a nice size, really pleased to assess this one, I thought her quite lovely and will watch her progress with interest.
Open (6,3)
1st English’s SONNETEND WAKE UP AND DREAM AT WIREDUCK BOB
A pleasing bitch of lovely size and great proportion, melting head and expression, not as enthusiastic on the move but warmed up as the class went on, lovely neck into well laid shoulders, she continues to mature nicely.
2nd Moss’s EWTOR THE WIZARD
Upstanding, all male chap who is the ultimate showman, lost out today on coat which was a shame as he is a first class exhibit, beautifully handled and presented, lovely bone and super proportions, I will watch him with interest.
3rd Hazell’s EWTOR MUST HAVE BEEN CRAZY FOR VRAIBLUE
Flat Coated Retriever
Judge: Andrena Cowan (Andwalls)
Puppy (7,0)
1st Wild’s BITCOIN ALLIANCE WITH BLUEWATERS BPIB
2nd Prior’s BLACKTOFT AVELINO
3rd Gogarty’s PADEND SHE’S ALL THAT
4th Barlow’s ALCOCO THAETH LLYDAN
Junior (0)
Graduate (1,0)
Post Graduate (3,1)
1st Gogarty’s PADEND JUST THE WAY YOU ARE BOB
2nd 246
Open (1,1)
German Shorthaired Pointer
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Sielski’s ORCHIDSTAR MISSING LINK BPIB
This bitch is longer cast but so feminine while retaining ample strength in bone for her size. Really pretty, well proportioned head with nice shape & shade of eye. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders but would prefer a better return of upper arm. Straight limbs with sufficient room behind the elbows and excellent feet. Good depth to brisket with a strong topline all through. Good bend of stifle with strong hocks and plenty of width over her quarters. On the day, she won the class on her more settled performance on the move. Decent coat. Really good going away with an easy side gait. BPIB, congratulations!
2nd Graham’s WINTERWELL TUBBY TOMPKIN FROM NYLIRAM
A very raw but typy young male who is still learning his trade. Loved his head shape in profile with the softest expression. His neck flows cleanly into a good forehand assembly with straight bone. Plenty of body for age. Short backed with a long croup. Well bent stifles and plenty of width over his rear. Unfortunately, he struggled to relax on the move in such a small ring to show a true representation of what he is capable of but he has time on his side.
3rd John and Jones’s KEIGAME MAGNUS
Junior (2,0)
1st Sielski’s ORCHIDSTAR MISSING LINK BPIB
See Puppy
2nd Graham’s WINTERWELL TUBBY TOMPKIN FROM NYLIRAM
See Puppy
Post Graduate (3,1)
1st Schoneville’s BALVANIE EYE CANDY
Really liked the style of this liver & white bitch who impressed on the first go-round for her lithe, smooth action. Her head is feminine and clean with plenty of width over the skull and a slight rise over the muzzle. Slightly arched neck into well laid shoulders with good upper arm. Good bone and decent feet. Deep brisket with a short back. She can lean back when standing which makes her topline look soft. Another with good width over the rear combined with excellent muscling. Would prefer a shade more bend of stifle. Moves well from all angles holding a strong topline. RBOB, congratulations.
2nd Wetton and Morris’s KAVACANNE BOLT FROM THE BLUE
This male is a very different type to my winner, built on rangier lines. An upstanding dog who possesses a masculine head with good breadth over his skull. Moderately long neck with decent angulation both fore/aft. Very good body condition overall. He too had excellent muscle. Steady mover but lacked animation.
Open (4,0)
1st Schoneville’s BALVENIE DOUBLE DIAMOND JW BOB
This impressive male is full of type and presence. Really liked his head shape in profile, obviously masculine with correct rise over the muzzle and big nose. Strong neck into well laid shoulders and decent return of upper arm. Straight bone with excellent feet and pasterns. Appealed greatly for his spring and depth of rib while still having room behind the elbows. Short backed with a strong loin and a wide croup. Excellent muscletone with wide thighs, good bend of stifle and firm at the hocks. Parallel going and coming with such excellent deportment on the go-round while holding his topline. Pleased to award him BOB and see him shortlisted in a very competitive BIS line up, congratulations!
2nd Sielski’s ORCHIDSTAR BOLTS OF SPEED
A different style of dog to 1 with lots of appealing features. Slightly longer cast but without exaggeration. Really appreciated his head from all angles, masculine and clean-cut with correct flews. His angulation both fore and aft was balanced with well sprung ribs. Excellent strength of back and loin with correct width over his quarters. Sound from all angles on the move, another with great ring presence and in good coat. Just preferred the croup of 1.
German Wirehaired Pointer
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Donnelly’s KIMMAX THEY CALL ME MR TIBBS RBOB
This upstanding male appealed in all departments while still having some more maturing to do. Masculine head of correct proportions, moderate stop with strength through his muzzle and skull but with more to come. Dark eyes and sufficient furnishings. His angulation in front and rear was really well balanced, loved his return of upper arm. Good depth of brisket for age with strong bone and correct feet. Strong topline with good width over his quarters. On the move he is firm at the elbows and hocks with an easy stride when viewed from the side. Plenty of coat of the correct texture. RBOB, congratulations!
2nd Donnelly’s KIMMAX WHO KARES WINS JW
I see she is the mother of my winner and has passed on so many of her breed-typical features. She is middle sized with such a shapely profile. Her head is so pretty with dark eyes and correct proportions. Excellent shoulder but not quite the upper arm of 1. Excellent topline, depth of rib and length of back. Good rear angles. Sound mover but pulled to one side today going/coming which made her difficult to assess. Her side gait was smooth and ground covering holding her appealing shape. Best coat of the entry!
Open (4,1)
1st Donnelly’s SH CH KIMMAX KNOCK YOURSELF OUT JW SHCM BOB
One I’ve judged before as a youngster, not surprised to see he has fulfilled his early promise. He makes an impressive shape when stacked with obvious balance portraying a picture of power and strength. Masculine, well proportioned head with tight fitting lips. Strong neck that flows into an excellent forehand assembly with straight bone and closely fitting elbows. Mature through his body with plenty of rib. Broad over his rear with good angulation. Steady and sound both ways while moving on an easy stride in profile retaining his shape. Excellent coat texture. Pleased to also see he is the sire of my Post Graduate winner. Very happy to award him BOB and see him shortlisted in a competitive BIS line-up, congratulations!
2nd McCullough’s SH CH KIMMAX KINDLY STAND BLACK
This bitch is as feminine as my winner is masculine. Still relatively young in comparison to my winner, who pipped her to the post on maturity in body on the day. I loved her type and shape. Beautiful head with such a gentle expression and ample breadth of skull without coarseness. Balanced angulation fore/aft, good body for her angle with correct set and carried tail. Moves well from all angles. Excellent coat texture. Would like to see her with another year on her back.
3rd McCullough’s KIMMAX KORT IN ACTION
Golden Retriever
Judge: Joanne Gerhold
Puppy (8,0)
1st Murray’s SHEBELTA SWEET TALKIN’ GUY BPIB
This young boy of almost 8 months is just what I was looking for in a puppy. He has the most handsome of heads with a dark expressive eye and excellent pigmentation, a super reach of neck which leads into well laid shoulders, long in the blade with a good return of upper arm placing his straight front legs well under him and tight well padded feet. He is deep through the chest and short coupled with excellent rear angulation and short, well let down hocks, all of which enabled him to move around the ring with drive. Movement wise, he did come into his own in the large BIS ring when he was challenging for BPIS, his free, long striding action was a joy to behold. BP
2nd Wood’s STRATHLON SHIRLI VALENTINE
A very attractive 7 month old bitch with a well balanced head and super pigmentation giving the softess of expressions. A good reach of neck into well laid shoulders and good front angulation with a strong top line held on the move. She has well sprung ribs, is short coupled with good rear angulation and moved well. For me, I would have liked to have seen tighter, more rounded feet.
3rd Graves’s DANTASSIE DOOBIE DO
4th Reid’s SYBITON GINGER NUT
Junior (4,1)
1st Millington’s GOLMAS GUARD OF HONOUR AT JARABEES JW
A well up to size, masculine dog with a lovely head, strong muzzle and good pigmentation. He is well bodied with good bone, a good reach of neck into excellent front angulation. He has a good, rounded forechest with super spring and depth of rib. Short and strong in the loin with well developed rear quarters. He moved well on a steady easy stride but today, was carrying a little too much weight to complete the picture.
2nd Nelson’s CADWST AUTUMNAL MAGIC
A very feminine bitch of 13 months. She has a lovely head with super pigmentation, an elegant, reachy neck leading into a good lay of shoulder and deep in the chest. She has excellent rear angulation is well boned throughout with the neatest of feet. Moved OK but today I preferred the rear movement of 1.
3rd Brown’s SANSUE LOVE NOTE AT LOUELLABROOK
Graduate (4,1)
1st Swaine’s OHANAGOLD APOLLO
Today, this boy was carrying the most glorious of coats. He has the most appealing, gentle head with good dark points, good front angulation, long, well laid back shoulder blade with corresponding return of upper arm but he did look and feel a little heavy over the shoulders today. He has a good spring and depth of rib cage with a strong short loin and excellent, well muscled rear. He moved with good reach and drive when settled.
2nd Bufton and Riley’s PHOSLAS POLLY FLINDERS
A very attractive bitch, who today was giving her handler a hard time. When her handler managed to get her stood, she presented a balanced outline. She has good angulation fore and aft, with a deep chest and well sprung ribs, a strong level top line and is well muscled throughout. Unfortunately, today her movement let her down.
3rd Griggs’s MULFIELD MANGO MARMALADE
Post Graduate (4,1)
1st Broadhead’s MONCHIQUE LAST SAMURAI JW BOB
This mid gold boy has a handsome, masculine head, with a soft expression, enhanced by his super pigmentation. He has a well muscled, reachy neck leading into a perfectly level top line and good tailset. Excellent angulation front and rear, with well boned, straight front legs with tight feet. He is deep in the ribcage and short in loin and presented in good, hard condition, which enabled him to move with drive. Again, the size of the breed ring didn’t allow his movement to be fully appreciated, but in the big ring, he certainly came into his own. BOB
2nd Nelson and Ashton’s WILLOWLAWN STAYCATION AT CADWST
This bitch has the most feminine of heads with good pigmentation and dark eye. She has good front and rear angulation, an elegant, reachy neck, flowing into a level topline. Is well muscled throughout and moved around the ring with drive.
3rd Swaine’s OHANAGOLD APOLLO
Open Dog (7,0)
1st Copeley’s MONCHIQUE IMPERIAL BEAU AT EMMABE JW IR JUN CH
This pale boy has a very nice, clean outline. He has a masculine, but gentle head with good dark eye and pigmentation. A well muscled, good reach of neck, leading into good shoulder placement and straight forelimbs with tight, round feet. His elbows fit tight against his deep ribcage and he has a good strong loin. He excels in rear angulation and is well muscled throughout enabling him to move effortlessly around the ring.
2nd Millington’s CARNEVAL OF GOLDEN CUCK-COBEY AT JARABEES
A handsome male, dripping in coat. He has a masculine head with soft expression, good lay back of shoulder with straight front, good strong neck leading into a level topline, well angulated front and rear. Overall, a powerful dog that moves with reach and drive.
3rd Griggs’s MULFIELD SEA OF DREAMS
4th Goddard’s SONEVE STARGAZER AT GLANSEVERN VW
Open Bitch (4,1)
1st Nelson’s CADWST ETERNAL FLAME RBOB
A beautiful, mid gold bitch, oozing with quality. She has the most feminine of heads with a soft expression. Her excellent front angulation leads seamlessly into a strong, level topline. She is deep in the ribcage and short coupled with well muscled and angulated hindquarters, which are used to advantage when on the move.
2nd Wood’s MONCHIQUE MRS BROWN JW
Another very pretty bitch with good pigmentation and dark eye. She excels in reach of neck and has good front and rear angulation and is in hard, muscular condition. She has a level topline which is held as she moves effortlessly around the ring.
3rd Griggs’s MULFIELD IMPERIAL TOPAZ
Gordon Setter
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (3,0)
1st Fudge’s FIELDBERRY SECRET WEAPON AT RUFUSMOOR BPIB
Just 6 months, my notes say ‘outstanding in all departments’! This male has style, type and the desired strength in abundance. His head is masculine, obviously deep all through with ample breadth over his muzzle. Dark eyes with low set ears create such an intelligent but soft expression. Reachy neck onto a textbook forehand with long, well laid shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm. He has plenty of forechest with strong flat bone. Decent spring of rib for age with a strong topline. Flat croup with plenty of width and correct tail set. Long from hip to hock while still possessing wide thighs, well bent stifles and short hocks. For one so young he shows good coordination going/coming with such an easy, balanced stride in profile while holding his topline and using his tail to advantage. Delightful temperament and clean tan markings. An exciting prospect that I shall follow with great interest – my ‘find of the day’. Delighted to award him BPIB and watch him take BPIS4 under a breed specialist, congratulations!
2nd Ziegler Atkins’s KILNRAE BLACK KNIGHT
This male is a little rangier than 1. Pleasing head with adequate depth through skull and muzzle with dark eyes. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with a strong topline. Age-appropriate in all departments, needs to develop in confidence. Steady mover from all angles.
3rd Markey’s EVERFLOW ALL YOUR LOVE
Junior (3,0,1wd)
1st Palliser’s LIGNUM ORO
Loved her for breed-typical shape and overall type. Deep through her skull and muzzle with lots of chiselling, obviously feminine with dark eyes and low set ears. Long neck into excellent forehand with decent forechest for age. Cleanest of toplines, absolutely level from her withers through to her flat croup with well sprung ribs and short loin. Long from hip to hock with wide thighs and plenty of width over her rear. A real showgirl on the move with excellent reach and drive, holding her topline and lashing her tail. Enough bone in relation to size with good shade of tan. Excellent coat presentation, really taken with her. Pushed the Open winner all the way. RBOB, congratulations!
2nd Hardy’s CAFOTALIENA HELLO MY LOVE
A slightly rangier young bitch who possesses strong bone in relation to her size. Pretty head with lots of work and depth right through. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with a level topline. Preferred the croup of 1. Needs to develop coat but has plenty og time on her side to come together. Goes well from all angles with her very capable young runner!
Post Graduate (5,1,1wd)
1st Hardy’s COTTONSTONES EVERGREEN WITH CAFOTALIENA
A very honest bitch with lots of breed type. Classic style of head with slight rounding to skull, ample depth all through accompanied by lots of chiselling. Decent forehand and bone for her size. Level topline, long croup of good angle. Correct length from hip to hock with width over her pelvis. Goes with style steered by her young runner.
2nd Fudge’s KATTANDALE BLCK CRUSADER AT RUFUSMOOR
Obviously masculine dog with good strength in bone and rich tan markings. Well shaped skull, dark eyes and deep muzzle. Good forehand overall with excellent oval feet. Well sprung ribs with width over his croup. Preferred the rear assembly of 1. Steady mover from all angles, lashing his tail.
3rd Markey’s BIENBUIE LASTING LOVE
Open (4,2)
1st Ashley-Turner’s HERNWOOD THE BOTANIST BOB
One I judged as a very raw baby earlier in the year and pleased to see he is now fulfilling his early promise. An upstanding male who possesses plenty of bone and really typical outline. Head is masculine with required depth and ample breadth accompanied by dark eyes and slight rounding to skull with still more to develop. Good reach of neck but would prefer a cleaner throat. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm, he has very good width over his quarters with well developed forechest. Mature through his body with a deep brisket, level topline and flat croup. Required length from hip to hock, wide thighs and plenty of muscle. Excellent coat presentation. On the move he is hard to ignore, steady going/coming with such a stylish side gait showing great deportment and a lashing tail action. Very pleased to award him BOB from such a competitive breed entry and see him shortlisted for BIS, congratulations!
2nd Harrison’s PARADISE FINAL FLING
This bitch is just classic Gordon from nose to tail. Medium sized, strong flat bone and such a breed-typical shape. Ultra-feminine head with lots of chiselling and dark eyes. Long neck into excellent shoulder and return of upper arm. Mature through her body with good depth of brisket. Her topline is so clean with a flat croup showing excellent width. Balanced rear angulation with long bones from hip to hock. Sound both going/coming but was unsettled in such a crowded venue which gave 1 the advantage. A great shame, loved her!
Hungarian Vizsla
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Watson’s OAKSWARREN LIGHT MY FIRE BPIB
Lovely medium sized pup full of early promise, super body, correct proportions, nice amount of bone showing robustness, pleasing noble head with skull being a little longer than muzzle and lovely expression, with good dentition, lovely level top-line and moved around the small ring with grace and ease and in a lively fashion, a pleasure to assess, BP.
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Watson’s OAKSWARREN INFERNO BOB
2 year old male, lovely outline, a robust workmanlike balanced male of lovely russet colour, really looked like he could do a day’s work, scores in head and expression with the desired leanness and tapering of the muzzle, with good amount of bone and nice tight feet, sound, ground covering and lively on the move, BOB and later Group 3.
2nd Morris’s STAIRNAL SIREN
A little unsettled, enjoying his day out today but very much scores in bone and muscle with a good width of second thigh, all male in head with a good breadth to his skull, long lean neck and correct proportions, straight front legs, well bent stifles, just needs to settle.
Open (1,1)
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (0)
Junior (1,0)
1st Jones’s VENATORDREAM LILLE AT FORTMORRIGAN
14 month medium sized bitch with much to like, really liked her depth and a super presence of forechest, lovely outline with a dense harsh jacket all over, sweet, kind, intelligent expression and temperament to match, she covered the ground on the move, would prefer a touch more rear angulation to complete the picture
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Jones’s VENATORDREAM LILLE AT FORTMORRIGAN
As Junior
Open (2,0)
1st Moss’s ENRYB SCARLETT O’HARA AT EWTOR BOB
A more moderate compact bitch who I felt was more robust than her kennel mate, skull broad and slightly rounded, ears slightly oval, well-muscled neck, in slightly better jacket today than 2, lovely proportions, lovely feet, well bent stifles matched by well laid and muscular shoulders and good body, sometimes stands herself over too much ground, moves with real reach and drive, BOB and later BIS.
2nd Moss’s ELECTRA ATLANTIS AT EWTOR
A more old-fashioned type in less coat today, more moderate in angles but in no way incorrect, lovely depth, great typical head and so free and clean on the stack, in good condition and really enjoying her day out but pushed her kennel mate all the way and would still challenge the best, she perhaps scores best in her graceful, elegant and ground covering action which appears effortless.
Irish Red and White Setter
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (0)
Open (0)
Irish Setter
Judge: Annette Mapin (Bryerdale)
Puppy (1,1)
Junior (2,0)
1st Hardy’s CAFOTALIENA SHE’S ON FIRE
2nd Hardy’s CAFOTALIENA JOKER AND QUEEN
Post Graduate (3,0)
1st Cohen’s LYNWOOD MERRY MAY KING WITH SHUSHANA BOB
2nd Parker’s GWENDARIFF PINK CHAMPAGNE
3rd Jones’s WENFLAEN DEJA VU
Open Dog (1,0)
1st Dank-Kemish’s TELERI SUMMERTIME BLUES AVEC ALOFRANA JW
Open Bitch (3,1)
1st Jones’s ALOLFRANA IN A HOT STORM OVER WENFLAEN
2nd Hughes’s ALFRANA U’ARE A DIAMOND
Irish Water Spaniel
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Williams’s FINCHMILL SECRET SURPRISE BPIB, BOB
6 months bitch, just a baby with plenty of time on her side, sweet feminine well-proportioned head with sufficient dome to skull & strength to muzzle, bright intelligent expression, eye dark enough for her age, enough length of neck to enable her to carry her head high, needs to develop & tighten in front, but has a promising compact outline with great body depth for her age & big ribs, her hindquarters are well made & correctly angulated, she is short-coupled & has a firm level topline, she stands on rounded feet, typical “all legs & wings” movement as might be expected, but she is happy & outgoing, which at this age is half the battle, BOB & BPIB
Post Graduate (0)
Open (0)
Italian Spinone
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (0)
Junior (0)
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Pugh’s GELLINI INDIAN MOON
Lovely robust Spinone with appealing head and divergent planes, nice almost round eye of a colour compatible with coat, lovely bone and a nice size all over, well balanced and with good body, moved freely at a fast trot and with ease, showed very well and was complimented by a coarse dense jacket, a pleasure to judge.
Open (2,1)
1st Bennett’s TESTAVERDE IRMA CAPECE DEL HOCHOPEPA JW BOB
Pleasing bitch with a wonderful contagious attitude, correct head planes, lovely ear set, large spongy nose, strong dentition, super depth and good forechest, tight feet, correct unexaggerated top line, moved well, would prefer a little more width behind but put on a good show and could not be denied BOB.
Labrador Retriever
Judge: Mhairi Scrimgeour (Velvetine)
Puppy (3,2)
1st Smith’s HURSTMEON HEY LOOK ITS ME AT FLYENPYG BPIB
8-month choc girl with gentle expression, good eye colour, good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, level topline and tail set both held in the stand and on the move, good bone with nice feet, well let down hocks, moved out with drive.
2nd Gannaway-Jones’s SCARSBRICK SPANISH STORM
11-month yellow bitch, nice type, pleasing feminine head with kind expression, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, good bond, depth of body in proportion with length of leg, good front and rear angulation and turn of stifle.
Junior (4,2)
1st Litherland’s OAKHOUSE OOT MY WAY
Pleasing yellow lad who tends to stand over stretched but once settled he sorted himself out. Everything in the right place and once matured should push for higher honours. Masculine head with nice soft expression, good ear placement, good reach of neck, deep through chest with good spring of rib, good bone throughout.
2nd Williams’s EXCELBY EL CAJON
Smaller dog all over than 1st but still has everything where it should be, well boned, pleasing head, nice turn of stifle, standing on nice feet, moved ok
Graduate (8,3)
1st Greenwood’s HARROP PIPE DREAMER BOB, G4
Everything about this girl screamed Labrador. Lovely head, well placed ears, lovely pigment, good reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders, level top line, firm over loins, nice turn of stifle , standing on nice tight feet, moved out with power and drive.
2nd Smith’s FLYENPYG PIE EYED JW
Judged this lad before and nice to see him maturing nicely, well balanced lovely head with a good muzzle & eye colour, clean neck, good turn of stifle, lovely topline held both in the stand and happy on the move, covering the ground with ease.
3rd Gower’s AUGHTONCHASE HONEY PIE
4th Williams’s DANRYL SNOWDONIA
Post Graduate (4,2)
1st Long’s CARPENNY PHEYA
Lovely black bitch, nice head shape, good colour of eye, soft expression. Good width and depth to chest. Strong top line. Good turn of stifle, nice tight feet, moved well.
2nd Litherland’s OAKHOUSE ORLOVER
Similar comments to 1st
Open Dog (4,0)
1st Thompson’s MEADOWLINE MI CHICO RBOB
Balanced masculine head, good eye colour and full of expression, ears set back and used well, Good reach of neck set into well laid-back shoulders, well-muscled rear quarters, moved with ease and covered the ground well.
2nd Smith’s FLYENPYG PORKY PIG JW
Happy yellow boy, lovely head with pleasing expression, nicely balanced fore and aft, nicely shaped dog, moved well once settled.
3rd Williams’s DOLWEN CAPTAIN JACK
4th Gower’s AUGHTONCHASE MR SANDMAN
Open Bitch (5,4)
1st Long’s BELDEVS MYSTIC MEG
12-year young girl, loving her day out. Balanced throughout, in good coat, stands on lovely tight feet, moved out well covering the ground easily.
Lagotto Romagnolo
Judge: Tina Williams (Eusant)
Puppy (1,1)
Puppy (1,1)
Post Graduate (0)
Open (0)
Large Munsterlander
Judge: Tina Williams (Eusant)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Webb’s ALBADHU COUNTING STARS
Open (2,1)
1st Jenks’s ALBADHU HIDDEN POTENTIAL
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers:
Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)
Puppy (2,0)
1st Greenwood’s COEDHELYG MERRY FISHER BPIB
A very raw young bitch at her first show who took the whole event in her stride. Pleasing proportions of length to height and enough leg for her age. Prettiest and clean-cut head with a moderate stop and correct shape to skull and muzzle with still room to develop further. Liked her correct balance of front and rear angulation with a strong topline, decent spring of rib for age and moderate tuck up. Plenty of width over her quarters and correct set tail. Her static balance was also obvious on the move with correct reach & drive while retaining her shape. Her strong rear action when viewed from behind secured her the class against her kennelmate. Pleased to award her BPIB, congratulations!
2nd Greenwood’s COEDHELYG SON SHINE
This 7 month old male is from a larger and slightly more compact mould than 1. Masculine, clean-cut head with good skull shape for age. Excellent forehand with strong bone and round feet. Well bodied for age. A shade more moderate in rear angulation than 1 and needing to strengthen in hock. Goes on a steady stride from all angles, needs time.
Junior (1,1)
Post Graduate (4,3)
1st Brand’s COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY
A middle size, honest male with lots of appeal. His head is clean with correct rounding in skull and moderate stop, I’d just prefer a shade more strength for a male. Excellent layback of shoulder and return of upper arm with straight limbs and round feet. Well bodied with a short loin. A little more moderate in rear compared to front with a good tail set. He excels on the move with a true and springy action when viewed from any angle with the desired head carriage.
Open (4,0)
1st Adshead’s SH CH DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH SHCM BOB
This girl excels in type and overall balance. She really belies her veteran years and not being in her best jacket only meant her many attributes were even clearer to see! Absolutely medium size, powerful and in hard condition. Ultra feminine, clean-cut head with moderate stop and almond shaped eyes. Clean through her neck and shoulders with correct forehand assembly, strong bone with straight limbs. Shows great maturity through her body with well sprung ribs, strong topline and loin with a moderate tuck up. Corresponding rear angulation with short, firm hocks. On the move, she is exquisite. Springy, jaunty and powerful, putting her correct angulation to good use while retaining her shape. Thought her to be absolutely delightful and not surprised to see she has her title! Pleased to award her BOB, congratulations.
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING
As masculine as my winner is feminine. Built on slightly more compact lines than 1, this dog is unmistakably male. Shows strength in head while retaining the desired tapering through the muzzle. Well shaped eye and correctly set ears create a friendly expression. Excellent forehand with strong bone. Strong topline, shorter in back than 1 with a strong loin. Decent rear angles with correct set and carried tail. Powerful mover who makes his presence felt on the go around with true front/rear action.
3rd Brand’s COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY
4th Greenwood’s FIRE SHADOW BASTET POL JN CH
Pointer
Judge: Annette Mapin (Bryerdale)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Baker’s MATTIBOO BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY BPIB
Junior (2,2)
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Booth’s SHARNPHILLY GINGER FIZZ AT LUNDGARTH BOB
2nd Collins’s COLLHOLME BALTHASAR
Open (4,2)
1st Collins’s COLLHOLME ANGELIQUE
2nd Weaver’s KANIX OTHELLO
Spanish Water Dog
Judge: Debbie Anstead (Riverwatchers)
Puppy (5,1)
1st Capille’s ZORRAZO KIND REGARDS AT LENDEVER BPIB
2nd Capille’s CHANDERHILL END OF AN ERA AT LENDEVER
3rd Kehoe’s JANAMORIO NORTHERNIZZY
4th Giles’s FIELAMIGO DREAM TEAM
Junior (2,0)
1st Hodgkinson”s ZORRAZO VILLIAN OF CIRCUMSTANCE BOB
2nd Capille’s SAN LORENZO WAVELET AT LEDEVER
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Capille’s LENDEVERS QUAINT TINSEL
Open (3,1)
1st Preece and Cooper’s JANAMORIO NORTHERN ARLO
2nd Hodgkinson-Rutherford and Rutheford’s ZORRAZO COOL AS A CUCUMBER
Sussex Spaniel
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (1,0)
1st Bradbury and Preston’s HARASTEORRA BIG BEAR BPIB
Enthusiastic outgoing puppy dog with an ever wagging tail which was lovely to see, super condition and shown in first class order, lovely angulation fore and rear, correct coat, wide skull with a pronounced stop, nothing overdone, on the move he was eager and demonstrated that distinctive ‘roll’, BP.
Junior (1,0)
1st Bradbury and Preston’s HARASTEORRA BIG BEAR BPIB
As Puppy
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Bradbury’s HARASTEORRA AURORA AT SHOALOAK
Just right for age, another one enjoying the day, showed very well, moderate but not incorrect, scores in body with depth and width with a lovely flat coat to compliment, nice tight feet, moved soundly and really covered the ground, lovely nose with wide nostrils and good ear set.
Open(4,2)
1st Bradbury and Preston’s HARASTEORRA APHRODITE BOB
An outgoing bitch shown in wonderful condition, lovely body, very appealing, unexaggerated head with moderate curve and classic expression, neatly fitting eyelids showing little haw, good dentition, moved around the ring freely and easily and with determination, BOB.
2nd Hastings’s SH CH IR CH BARDINGS BYPOLAR BEAR JW IR JUN CH
A little heavier than 1 all over for me and a little less animated on the move today which ultimately cost him higher honours sadly, lovely outline and good bone, great rib and lovely top-line, super personality and a great coat showed very well with a real no nonsense look at me attitude.
Weimaraner
Judge: Jennifer Millard (Rubylea)
Puppy (0)
Junior (0)
Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Gosling’s GLASARIAN SITKA
Laid back bitch of medium size, correct 12:10 proportions, balanced angulations fore and rear, lovely typical silver, grey coloured coat, moved well covering the ground, good top line which was held on the move, feet could be tighter but otherwise put on a sound performance for what was her first indoor show, a little more presence and enthusiasm will come.
Open (2,1)
1st Gosling’s GLASARIAN AMETHYST BOB
Typical bitch, lovely classic outline with correct proportions, in good condition, scores in depth and well-balanced, nice neck and pleasing head with aristocratic expression, lovely ear set and correct head, moved well covering the ground with ease, another with a lovely temperament, mother to the young exhibit and it showed, BOB.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge: Teresa Dunsdon (Seaspring)
Puppy (2,0)
1st Holland’s FERNDEL STARSHINE OVER FLATCHARM BPIB
7 months feminine bitch, brimming with confidence & happy temperament, presents a neat outline with everything in proportion, well boned throughout, pretty & well balanced head with a dark eye & melting expression, long neck leading to well laid-back shoulder, straight forelegs & good width of chest, neatest of feet, deep brisket & strong in couplings, excellent width & strength in hindquarters for her age, all topped off with a beautiful rich red coat, moved very well, especially in front, just needs to tighten behind, lots of promise for the future, BPIB, delighted to learn she was later awarded BPIS
2nd Thomas’s TIGERROCK SHAKE DA ROOM
7 months dog, well-built & masculine in outline with good balance throughout for a baby, rather over-awed by his first show appearance & not showing himself off in the same way as 1, difficult to get hands on to assess him but I could see & feel enough to see that he has quality, he has a beautiful well-proportioned head & dark eye, enough length & strength in neck, not as straight as 1 in front & feet have yet to tighten, excellent depth of brisket & spring of rib leading to strong & short couplings, slight arch over loin, when he started to settle a little more his power in his well-muscled hindquarters showed in his driving rear movement
Junior (4,1)
1st Graham’s DON’S AS BOLD AS BRASS WITH NYLIRAM JW
17 months dog, everything about this young male is moderate, he is compact & symmetrical in outline, he has a good length of leg without being leggy, his solid dark jacket can trick the eye & make him look a little square, but his body does have enough length for balance, very well-shaped head with good length & depth of muzzle, dark enough in eye, long strong neck into very well angulated front assembly, plenty of forechest, stands on well boned straight legs & rounded feet, excels in depth of brisket & spring of rib, short-coupled, well muscled hindquarters, moved on a good driving stride
2nd Lewis’s KIDENOAN MARK UP VON TRANNON
13 months dog, liked this one for his leg length & proportions overall, presented a neat & compact outline, he has a lovely masculine head & charming expression, plenty of length of neck leading to well-laid shoulders, not quite the forechest or length of upper arm of 1, he has good bone & stands on strong rounded feet, he has good depth all through his body for his age & is short-coupled, he has a good width of thigh & a moderate bend of stifle, another who was well muscled & moved well, lacking a little in confidence today but he is still young, more forward in development than his very pretty & self-assured sister in 3rd
3rd Moore’s KIDENOAN MARK THAT BIRD
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Moore’s KIDENOAN SECOND FLITE
5 years bitch, sturdily built yet very feminine in outline, compact shape & nicely balanced overall, she has a pretty head of good proportions & a charming expression, appears thick-set in neck & over shoulders, but she is carrying a little bit of extra weight at present which does a great job of hiding them, plenty of forechest, well-laid shoulders, good length of leg balanced nicely with her body length, very deep in brisket, well sprung ribs, short coupled with deep flanks, slight arch over a firm loin, she is very well muscled in hindquarters, she is steady & effortless on the move, her ever-wagging tail testament to her happy temperament & willingness to please
2nd Thomas’s TIGERROCK VIVRE DUNE PRIERE
22 months dog, better weight & cleaner outline than 1, but was not completely happy today & giving his owner a hard time which was such a pity, he has a handsome masculine head with a dark expressive eye, good length of neck, excellent lay of shoulder & return of upper arm, strongly boned legs, feet could be tighter & rounder, great depth to his brisket & well sprung ribs, short coupled & strong in flank, correct slight arch over loin, nicely angulated stifles, plenty of strength in hindquarters, he was more composed on the move than when stood, showing a good powerful stride, just needs to relax to show off his many attributes
Open (3,0)
1st Graham’s SH CH NYLIRAM TELLING TALES JW BOB
18 months bitch, very well developed for her age, such a lovely neat & compact shape, she has everything in proportion & is so feminine without losing any strength, she has a beautiful balanced head with a lovely dark eye, long neck & well angulated front assembly, plenty of forechest, straight forelegs & tidy feet, she is very well bodied with depth throughout, well sprung ribs, strongly-coupled, firm topline, moderate bend of stifle, powerful hindquarters, for me her owner moves her a little too fast, but when moved again at a slightly slower pace her clean straight front action & rear drive are readily apparent, pleased to learn she was later awarded RBIS
2nd Moore’s BRENT OYSTERBAY
23 months bitch showing great maturity, like 1 she has great body properties & balance giving her a typical & very pleasing outline, she has the prettiest of heads & a delightful expression, enough neck into well laid shoulders, stands on well-boned legs & strong rounded feet, she has great depth of brisket & very well sprung ribs, strong all through body with short strong flanks, moderate bend of stifle & wide thighs, her overall shape further enhanced by a correct topline, moved freely on a good stride, just preferred forechest & return of upper arm of 1, close decision & would have been my RBOB had this award been on offer
3rd Williams’s CRIMCAR STAND BY ME FOR BODLON
Any Variety Imported Breed Register Gundog
Judge: Annette Mapin (Bryerdale)
Puppy (0)
Post Graduate (2,1)
1st Davis’s FIDELIX SPECIAL EDITION AT KIMMAX BOB
(Korthais Griffon)
Open (0)
Any Variety Stakes
Judge: Annette Mapin (Bryerdale)
Working Gundog Stakes (2,1)
1st VENATORDREAM LILLE AT FORTMORRIGAN
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Special President’s Open Stakes (18,10)
1st AFONBACK WINTER IS COMING JW
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
2nd FLYENPYG PORKY PIG JW
Labrador Retriever
3rd PHOSLAS POLLY FLINDERS
Golden Retriever
4th ORCHIDSTAR BOLTS OF SPEED
German Shorthaired Pointer
5th DALLANDOR JOCASTA
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Veteran Stakes (11,7)
1st ELGERT SWEET LITTLE LIES AT GADHELIC
Field Spaniel
2nd MULFIELDIMPERIAL TOPAZ
Golden Retriever
3rd SONEVE STARGAZER AT GLANSEVERN VW
Golden Retriever
4th CROOKRISE DIVA BY LUNEVILLE
Pointer
Peas in a Pod Ultrasound Puppy Stakes (27,14)
1st STRATHLON SHIRLI VALENTINE
Golden Retriever
2nd ORCHIDSTAR MISSING LINK
German Shorthaired Pointer
3rd SHEBELTA SWEET CHARLOTTE
Golden Retriever
4th WINTERWELL TUBBY TOMPKIN FROM NYLIRAM
German Shorthaired Pointer
5th COEDHELYG SON SHINE
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Treasurer’s Brace Stakes (14,7)
1st Gosling (Weimaraners)
2nd Jackson (Bracco Italianos)
3rd Donnelly (German Wirehaired Pointers)
4th Moore (Welsh Springer Spaniels)
5th Rigby (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers)
Gundog Club of North Wales 