Gundog Club of North Wales.
18 11 2018.
Ruthin Livestock Market, North Link Road, Ruthin.

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BEST IN SHOW
Judge: Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)

Clarke’s Ferndel High Fidelity with Tigerrock ShCM (Welsh Springer Spaniel)
This dog is so true to type.  Well balanced all through.  Head with melting expression.  Clean neck leading through to well laid back shoulder.  Well ribbed back with slight rise over the loin.  Strong, well made hindquarters.  Moved at one with his handler and pulled out all the stops to take this award.

RBIS: Nelson’s Faesten Zippy Zingo At Nelbekio (Lagotto)
7 year old dog. Excellent overall balance with true breed outline. Head of correct proportions, moderately broad skull with high set ears and strong muzzle. Short, slightly arched neck leading to moderate layback of shoulder and matching length of upperarm. Correct length of foreleg with elbows close to brisket. Well ribbed back with short loin. Strong well muscled hindquarters with square well let down hocks. In excellent coat and condition.

BIS3: Morris’ Riondel Candyman (Cocker Spaniel)
True square outline.  Lovely head and expression.  Big ribcage and strong hindquarters.  Really drove on the move with excellent tail action.

BIS4: Way’s Eald Village Poacher For Shuvick JW (Sussex Spaniel)
Very typical with excellent head and true frowning expression.  Scores in his forehand construction.  Deep chest with correct ribcage.  Strong, well muscled hindquarters.  Excellent coat colour. Moved with drive at correct speed.

Best Puppy In Show

Hastings’ Bardings Bypolar Bear (Sussex Spaniel)
I totally fell for this puppy.  He is such a showman but in no way flashy.  Correct size for his age.  His head is copybook with a well defined stop, strong muzzle and frowning expression.  Strong, slightly arched neck leading to well laid shoulder and return of upper arm.  Chest of correct width and depth for age leading to long, deep ribcage.  Well developed hindquarters and good tail action on the move.  He moved accurately both fore and aft and on a good stride when viewed in profile.

RBPIS: Fox’ Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft (AI)(Flatcoated Retriever)
Quality puppy with true head and expression.  Good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm.  Deep chest and good spring of rib.  Short loin.  Well made hindquarters.  Moved well both fore and aft and on a good stride maintaining his topline when viewed in profile.

BP3: Gowland & Gibbons – Tamara Von Schnellenberge For Remington (Golden Retriever)
Well balanced all through.  True head with soft expression.  Excels in her forehand construction.  Level topline with correct tailset.  Moved on a good stride.  In good coat and condition.

BP4: Scholes’ Wilchrimane Tea For Two With Rossgilde (Pointer)
Loved the outline of this puppy.  Excellent head with dish faced appearance.  Clean neck leading to well laid shoulder.  Good through ribcage.  Strong hindquarters.  Excellent bone and feet.  Moved with good drive.

Breed results listed in alphabetical order.

Bracco Italiano
Judge: Mrs Karen Goode

Gilder and Blunden’s GUNSYN OVER MY HEAD CON MIKETTE BOB

Open (1,0)
1st Gilder and Blunden’s GUNSYN OVER MY HEAD CON MIKETTE BOB
Pretty 20 month old bitch with a beautiful expression. Pleasing head of good proportions and correct divergent planes. Well set ears, eyes of good shape and size, and correct bite. She is well balanced, has excellent angulation both front and rear, a nice straight front and her elbows are neat, good depth to brisket, her pasterns gently slope and her feet are nice and tight with well trimmed nails. On the move she was accurate both fore and aft, showing good length of stride in profile and she flowed effortlessly around the ring. Shown in pristine condition. BOB.

Cocker Spaniel
Judge: Mrs Vera Taylor(Trivera)

Morris’s RIONDEL CANDYMAN BOB

Puppy (5,3)
1st Wildman’s FAIR EXCHANGE TO OKTUMI BPIB
Pretty blue roan bitch, with soft melting expression and dark almond shaped eyes. Her first time in the show ring, at only 6 months, but she knew what to do. Well made with good front and rib, very cobby with correct rear angulation. Better than 2 on the move.
2nd Robert’s SUNABIL ESGID Y GOG O LIBANUS
Blue roan dog, aged 11 months, well made with good front and rib. Liked his head, super well placed eyes and a good stop. Played his handler up and didn’t move as well as one.

Junior (5)
1st Morris’s RIONDEL CARIBBEAN RBOB
Blue roan bitch of 11 months. Very pleasing to the eye, pretty young lady, solidly built with excellent rib and forechest and short in loin. Good return of upper arm and super rear angulation which she used to drive round the ring.
2nd Shinkfield and Lester’s QUETTADENE TOUCH THE STARS
16 month old black bitch. Beautiful expression and dark eyes. May have taken the class on another day.
3rd Burnet’s CHARBONNEL STOP N’GLOW AT CHARMWEN
4th Robert’s SUNABIL ESGID Y GOG O LIBANUS

Graduate (2,1)
1st Morris’s RIONDEL CANDYMAN BOB,BIS3
11 months, and brother to Junior class winner. Cobby, sturdy, moved out with such confidence. Very pleasing to the eye, handsome chap, solidly built with excellent rib and forechest and short in loin. Good return of upper arm and super rear angulation which he used to drive round the ring. BOB. I was pleased to see him take group 3.

Post Graduate (1,0)
1st Morris’s RIONDEL MURPHYS LAW
Aged 3, handsome blue roan dog with a good head and rib. Correct rear angulation. Moved well.

Open (1,0)
1st Prydderch’s ROCKLLOCHERS KENQUINCE MAKE HEADWAY
Two and half year old black bitch. Pretty expression with a pleasing eye. Good length of neck and correct rear angulation.

Curley Coated Retriever
Judge: Mr Nigel Small

Phillips and Harris’s GLADRAGS CREAM IN MY COFFEE BOB

Graduate (1,0)
1st Phillips and Harris’s GLADRAGS CREAM IN MY COFFEE BOB
A wonderful 13 month old liver bitch. Well-developed head with correct wedge shaped skull and good length of muzzle, correct scissor bite and good pigmentation. A wonderfully expressive feminine head. Good reach of neck into well laid muscular shoulders, good deep chest with well sprung ribs, short coupled with powerful loin, held her top line well on the move. Excellent in profile correct angles front and rear with well boned and straight forelegs when viewed from either side or front with good tight feet with well arched toes, good turn of stifle and correct length of tail carried well on the move. Correct coat of thick, small tight curls

Junior (1,0)
1st Phillips and Harris’s GLADRAGS AIN’T MISBEHAVIN
A nicely developing 13 month old black dog. Well-developed head with correct wedge shaped skull and good length of muzzle. Good in profile standing 4 square. Correct coat of curls in excellent condition. Moved well in the challenge, very attentive to his handler. A good future ahead for this dog but came up against strong competition today.

English Springer Spaniel
Judge: Mrs Vera Taylor(Trivera)

Graduate (2,0)
1st Clarke’s TIGERROCK LET’S ROCK AND ROLL
Lovely boy of 18 months. Super bone density in this dog and his siblings. There was little to choose between them. Lovely head, well fluted, hazel eyes, strong neck and shoulders. Strong flexible pasterns and lovely compact feet. Lovely mover.
2nd Thomas’s TIGERROCK SUPER TED
Brother to one. Well made with the same super qualities as his brother. Slightly coarser coat and didn’t move as well as his brother.

Open (4,2)
1st Clarke’s TIGERROCK RADIO GA GA BOB
The third dog from this litter. Stunning boy with the same qualities as the previous two, but with the added advantage of darker eyes than his siblings. Moved out with confidence. I was pleased to award him BOB.
2nd Downward’s ROYAL GALA AT REUBENS
This bitch was so pretty and had a super head. I fell in love with her expression. However her movement wasn’t as good as one.

Field Spaniel
Judge: Martyn J Rees (Tyndale)

Moore’s ELGERT CHINA GIRL FORGADHELIC B0B

Puppy (1,0)
1st  Bowley’s VALDINE FIELD OF DREAMS BPIB
8 month liver bitch, lovely head and expression with correct clean and complete dentition. Good length of neck into well placed shoulder. Correct rib to loin proportions leading through to well made hindquarters.  Well boned. Moved well on a steady stride.  BP

Graduate(2,1)
1st Wheeler’s SONNETEND CARELESS WHISPER
22 month male liver.  Strongly built all through. I would like a little more refinement in head. Correct forehand angulation.  Very good bone although front feet could be tighter.  Steady movement – just slightly out at elbow coming in towards.

Open: (6,4)
1st Moore’s ELGERT CHINA GIRL FORGADHELIC B0B
2 year old liver bitch. Beautifully made and well balanced all through. Typical head with noble expression. Correct clean and complete dentition.  Strong neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm.  Deep chest.  Well ribbed back.  Correct topline and tailset.  Well muscled hindquarters.  Very good bone all through and tight neat feet.  Moved powerfully yet not hurried to win BOB and later shortlisted in the Group.

2nd Wheeler’s TAYOWEN TOUCH OF ELIXIR
7 1/2 year old liver bitch. Well made and of good quality all through.  Similar to winner but for me just carrying a little too much weight, which showed around the shoulders.  Not quite the precise movement of the winner today.

Flat Coated Retriever
Judge: Mrs Sharon Lewis (Fairwinds)

King’s KINGSISLA RATHARSAIR BOB

Puppy (3,1)
1st Fox’s SATINBAZE CRACKSMAN FOR BLACKTOFT BPIB, RBPIS
I fell in love with this handsome 10 month old boy, long well moulded head with dark eyes and shaped correctly, excellent front assembly and hindquarters which helped him move very well, I later understand that this was his final point for his JW ( subject to KC confirmation) and pleased to see him be awarded RBPIS.
2nd Powell’s BONNEYHILBRAE LOVE OF JOY
11 months, a very promising puppy with a very pretty feminine head, well developed and in a good coat I loved her tight cat-like feet.

Junior (5,3)
1st Fox’s SATINBAZE CRACKSMAN FOR BLACKTOFT BPIB
2nd Powell’s BONNEYHILBRAE LOVE OF JOY

Post Graduate (2,0)
1st King’s KINGSISLA RATHARSAIR BOB
This bitch had a very pretty well balanced head and well set ears, in good condition with a straight, level topline.
2nd Adshead’s LLANTRUSSA TWIST OF FATE
This was a very masculine, workman-like dog in excellent condition and moved well. Carried his tail a bit too high.

Open (5,3)
1st King’s KINGSISLA TIRIODH
Sweet feminine head, excellent front construction and moved well upon tidy cat like feet.
2nd Blythin’s CASTLEROCK MARKSMAN AVEC JULESVILLE
Very masculine dog in good condition with a forever wagging tail, I would have preferred more drive in his movement.

German Shorthaired Pointer
Judge: Mrs Karen Goode (Brackenvale)

Stopforth’s TAFTAZINI CESAR CHANCE WITH SERENYMOR JW BOB

Open (1,0)
1st Stopforth’s TAFTAZINI CESAR CHANCE WITH SERENYMOR JW BOB
Stylish boy of pleasing shape and substance. He owns a masculine head of good proportions. Kind yet alert expression, well set ears and good shape to eyes. His neck is strong leading to a good lay of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. His front is straight and strong with good forechest. Neat feet. His ribs are well sprung and his brisket meets his elbows, short back and loin. He is well balanced and nothing about him is overdone. Strong and well muscled throughout. His rear assembly is powerful with good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move he was true fore and aft and showed super reach and drive. BOB, delighted to see him shortlisted in the group.
 

Golden Retriever
Judge: Mrs Meaylee Lewis(Fairwinds)

Magson’s CASTLEGOLDEN CLASSY LADY JW BOB

Puppy (6,4)
1st Gowland and Gibons’s TAMARA VON SCHNELLBERGE FOR REMINGTON BPIB, PG3
A 7 month old bitch with a typical, feminine head with dark pigment. She has excellent forehand construction with a strong, level top-line. Moved straight and true throughout the day. I am sure she has a bright future ahead. Best Puppy in Breed and 3rd BPIS – well done!
2nd Davis’s CRISANSA MR COGGAN
7 month old dog with a strong, masculine head. Great overall balance. Plenty of bone. Dark pigmentation. Movement wasn’t as steady as 1.

Junior (4,3)
1st Turner’s BOWSHELLA BEDAZZLED
Excellent front angulation, strong level top line, good reach of neck. Very pretty, feminine head. Moved well around the ring.

Graduate (6,5)
1st Jones’s LUAMBER PERCEPTIVE PENNY
3 year old bitch with an undeniably feminine head with a soft expression. Level topline, good rear angulation. Excellent overall balance.

Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Millington’s CARNEVAL OF GOLDEN DUCK
3 year old dog with a strong, masculine head, excellent reach of neck, level topline completed with the correct tail set. Moved well with drive. Pushed hard for best of breed.
2nd Plevin’s BOWSHELLA RAZZEL DAZZLE
Level topline, good reach of neck, longer in body than 1. Feminine head with soft expression.
3rd Jones’s LUAMBER PERCEPTIVE PENNY

Open (6)
1st Magson’s CASTLEGOLDEN CLASSY LADY JW BOB
Won this high quality class with style. Strong, level topline and correct tail-set. Tight, cat-like feet, feminine head with soft expression and dark pigmentation. Moved consistently with reach and drive with her tail level to her topline throughout. Best of Breed.
2nd Millington’s MITCHARRON BUSTER KEETON JW ShCM
Another lovely dog who could switch with 1 on another day. The softest expression on his masculine head with dark pigment. Excellent front angulation. Feet were tight and cat-like. Well boned. Level topline which he held on the move.
3rd Scholes’s GOLDENHICK CHURCHILLAT ROSSGILDE JW
4th Jones’s LUAMBER DREAMY WHISPER

Gordon Setter
Judge: Mrs Sue Graves

Woodhouse’s BIRCHGARTH BILL BAYLEY AT HALBADIER BOB

Graduate (2,0)
1st Woodhouse’s BIRCHGARTH BILL BAYLEY AT HALBADIER BOB
2 years 6 months old dog. Typical Gordon head of good dimensions, with clear tan markings. Nose to stop, occiput to stop good proportions, good width of skull giving plenty of brain room, medium depth of muzzle, correct scissor bite, black pigment to good size open nostrils, dark eye giving a kind gentle expression. Low set ears, nicely balanced handsome head profile. Strong muscular neck set into sloping well muscled shoulders, elbows close to body giving a free forward movement, good flat bone to front legs, deep chest, well muscled spring of rib, strong level topline, well muscled good width of loin, muscular 1st and 2nd thigh, good bend of stifle, strong straight hocks, very neat feet, well arched toes with minimal hair between. Moved well in all directions. Shown in good coat and condition. Super temperament, very happy stylish Gordon.
2nd Parker’s LIGNUM EVOLUTION
1 year 5 month old dog. Lots to like about this youngster. Super Gordon head, well defined stop, nose to stop – occiput to stop nicely balanced, good width of skull from ear to ear, head maturing perfectly with clear tan markings, super head profile. Correct bite, good length of muzzle, black pigment to well open nostrils. Dark eye giving a kind gentle expression. Neat muscular neck into well sloping shoulders allowing for a free forward action of movement. Level topline, good spring of rib, good width of loin, nicely muscled 1st and 2nd thigh, moderate bend of stifle, straight hocks, neat feet. Shown in good coat and condition. Displayed a happy temperament and moved with confidence round the ring.

Hungarian Vizsla
Judge: Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)

Wall’s PIROSEG MANDERIN OR PERLLANSIDE BOB

Puppy (2,0)
1st Rollings & Verity’s VIZSLANYA SZELLEM ES SORS BPIB
9 months old. Good overall balance. Correct head proportions with noble expression. Clean neck. Excellent layback of shoulder. Deep chest. Well ribbed back with slight tuck up. Well boned. Correct topline and tailset. Moved well fore and aft with good open side gait when viewed in profile. In good coat and condition.
2nd Hardcastle, Green and Bradley’s VIZSLANYA SZIENA BY VISZASET
Litter sister to the winner but not as finished at the moment. Excellent head and expression. Not quite The shoulder placement as the winner. Good bone. Nails could be shorter. Moved well. In good coat and condition.

Graduate (3,0)
1st Wall’s PIROSEG MANDERIN OR PERLLANSIDE BOB
17 month. Excellent overall balance. Typical head with distinguished expression. Excels in forehand construction. Good depth and width of chest. Well ribbed back with correct topline and tailset. Moderate tuck up. Strong, well muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Good coat and condition. Moved well on loose lead – accurate both fore and aft and showing good forward reach when viewed in profile. BOB
2nd Rollings & Verity’s VIZSLANYA SZELLEM ES SORS BPIB
3rd Hardcastle, Green and Bradley’s VIZSLANYA SZIENA BY VISZASET

Open (1,0)
1st Wall’s PIROSEG MANDERIN OR PERLLANSIDE BOB

Irish Setter
Judge: Mrs Sue Graves

Puppy (2,1)
1st Blackshaw’s LANSTARA RUBY SLIPPERS BPIB
8 months old bitch. Very pretty Irish Setter, feminine head, nose to stop – occiput to stop of equal measures, good width of oval skull allowing for plenty of brain room, neat brown eye giving a kind, soft expression, correct scissor bite, low set ears close to head. Neat neck into sloping, well placed shoulders giving a good front movement. Straight front, plenty of bone to forelegs, good spring of rib, straight topline, moderate bend of stifle, straight hocks, neat feet. Very sweet puppy bitch, lovely temperament displaying all the Irish Setter qualities.

Junior (2,1)
1st Heather’s SIXOAKS LEADING LADY
Nicely built feminine Irish setter youngster balanced in all quarters. 1 year 3 months old, lovely head profile, good stop, occiput to stop – nose to stop good proportions, good width of skull, correct low set ears, dark eye colour giving a kind gentle expression, square muzzle, correct scissor bite, strong lean neck set into sloping shoulders, plenty of bone to straight front legs standing on neat feet, good spring of rib, deep chest allowing for lung capacity, level topline held on the move, muscular good width of loin, moderate bend of stifle into well muscled 1st and 2nd thigh, straight hocks. Shown in good coat and condition. A super youngster with a temperament to match.

Post Graduate (5)
1st Gilks’s DANWISH THE LION KING BOB
3 Years 6 months old. A super racy Irish dog. Full of quality. Long lean strong Irish setter head, nose to defined stop, occiput back to stop of equal proportions, good raised eyebrows, dark eye giving a gentle expression, Square deep muzzle, beautiful head profile. Correct scissor bite. Strong lean muscular neck into well placed sloping shoulders, well muscled front chest of good depth. Plenty of bone to straight front legs, neat feet, all giving a good front movement. Good spring of rib, well muscled loin, firm, level topline held nicely on the move, 1st and 2nd thigh well muscled and toned, good bend of stifle, short straight hocks, correct tail set just off the level of the back nicely feathered. Confident and happy on the move, displaying all the qualities of a typical Irish Setter. Shown in good coat and condition. (Very affectionate dog, showing his affection as he left the ring !!)
2nd Hughes’s ALOFRANA U’ARE A DIAMOND
1 year 7 month old bitch just out of Junior. Feminine Irish setter head of good dimensions. Very appealing show girl. Defined stop, good width of skull showing plenty of brain room, dark eye displaying a kind happy expression, correct scissor bite, lean square muzzle, neat flews, good head profile shape. Low set ears lying closely to head. Lean muscular neck, good muscle to sloping shoulders, strong bone to straight front legs, good depth of chest, well sprung rib, level topline, good width of loin, well muscled rear quarters, good bend of stifle, strong neat straight hocks, neat feet. Back and tail held nicely on the move. A good strong young bitch, good conformation all round. Shown in lovely coat and condition.
3rd Jones’s ALOFRANA IN A HOT STORM OVER WENFLAEN
4th Hall’s PENWERRIS NORTHERN SECRET

Open (6,4)
1st Blackshaw’s LANSTARA SPRING STAR JW
4 years 9 months old bitch. Full of Irish setter qualities. Well balanced front and rear. Feminine long lean head, good width of skull from ear to ear, nose to stop, occiput to stop of good dimensions. Square muzzle, neat flews, correct scissor bite, good dark eye, set level giving a kind, intelligent expression of interest, lovely head profile. Long lean neck into strong muscular sloping shoulders, straight front, good strong bone to forelegs on small firm toes showing no weakness. Deep chest, well sprung deep rib, level topline, good width of well muscled loin, good bone and muscle to 1st and 2nd thigh, moderate bend of stifle, neat strong straight hocks, good tail set just below level of back which was carried well on the move. Shown in excellent coat and condition. A very happy Irish setter bitch, lovely temperament.
2nd Hall’s PENWERRIS NORTHERN SECRET
3 years 9 months old bitch. Beautiful feminine head of Irish setter qualities, good length of foreface from nose to occiput with defined stop. Good width of skull from ear to ear, dark eye giving a kind gentle expression, correct bite, Super head profile. Strong well muscled neck into correct placed sloping shoulders, well muscled front quarters, deep chest, strong bone to straight forelegs, well sprung rib, good width of loin, moderate bend of stifle, nicely muscled 1st and 2nd thigh, straight hocks, moved with confidence. Good conformation all round. Super Irish setter temperament.

Irish Water Spaniels
Judge: Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)

Puppy (2,0)
1st Parr’s THOR OF THINGWALL BPIB, BOB
8 month male of good type and quality, very raw but has all the requisites in place for the future. Good head and expression. Strong muzzle of good length. Well arched neck into well placed shoulders. Rib showing good spring behind the elbow. Well turned stifles. In good coat and condition. Moved well once settled. Perhaps would benefit from ring craft and get used to having his dentition looked at.
2nd Parr’s DUNE DANCER
Litter sister to winner and many of the same attributes apply. Pleasing head with high dome and good length of muzzle. Correct forehand construction. Not quite as forward in development at the moment. Well made hindquarters. Coat of good texture.

Italian Spinone
Judge: Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)

Graduate (2,1)
1st Pugh’s SUNSANNA ALL THAT JAZZ AT GELLINI
Well built with good overall balance. Lean head with divergent planes and well defined zygomatic arches. Short neck leading to good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest. Correct topline. Well ribbed back. Coat of good texture. Strong hindquarters. Moved well. Good bone and big round feet.

Open (6,4)
1st Challands’s Sh Ch MISTYAYRE GIGOLO FOR ANNILANN ShCM BOB
5 year old dog. Well made all through. Lean head with good divergent planes and large spongy nose. Short, strong neck. Well laid shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Deep chest. Correct topline and tailset. Well ribbed back. Strong hindquarters. Moved true fore and aft and showed excellent length of stride when viewed in profile. In excellent coat and condition
2nd Gill’s TEAZLEDOWN MOONWALKER AT JOCAGIL JW ShCM
Good overall balance and he had the slightly squarer outline however today was carrying a little overweight which caused him to roll slightly on the move. Good head and expression. Well laid shoulder and deep chest. Good bone and feet. Excellent coat texture.

Labrador Retriever
Judge: Mr Nigel Small

Ellis and Matulla’s DOLWEN COLEMAN JW BOB

Puppy (12,7)
1st Ellis & Matulla’s DOLWEN MOCHA MARTINI BPIB
Cracking eye catching Chocolate Bitch of 7 months old. A lovely feminine head with correct pigment and good eye colour, broad muzzle and correct ear placement. A well balanced bitch all round with good lay of shoulder, neck and shoulders. Correct angles front and rear, well sprung ribs for one so young, short coupled and well defined rear quarters and correct tail set, well boned and with neat feet, maintained her top-line very well on the move, developing nicely
2nd Long’s CARPENNY PHEYA
Another nicely developing youngster, 8 month old black bitch. Beautiful feminine. Whilst slightly older than 1 she wasn’t quite as developed being a little smaller than her rival, stood well for her handler 4 square. Excellent coat and well off for bone with correct angulation front and rear; With time should turn out a nice prospect for the future.
3rd Edward’s SERENDALE SUPER ROYAL
4th Edward’s SERENDALE SWEET ROYALE

Junior (5,4)
1st Edward’s OAKHOUSE ONE TO BEAT AT SERENDALE
Strongly built chocolate dog of 16 months old. A little lively while trying to go over this lad, good reach of neck with clean lines into well laid shoulders. Correct angles front and rear with well boned and straight forelegs when viewed from either side or front with good neat feet. Correct double coat and excellent otter tail.

Graduate (4,3)
1st Thompson’s MEADOWLINE MAY MIST RBOB
A very well built 18 month old yellow bitch. A smaller sized bitch but everything was in proportion, well-developed head with good width of skull and good length of muzzle, correct scissor bite and good pigmentation; kindly expressive feminine head. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders and level top-line. Excellent in profile correct angles front and rear with well boned and straight forelegs when viewed from either side or front with good neat feet, good turn of stifle. Correct double coat and good set on tail and excellent otter tail.

Post Graduate (6,4)
1st Newton’s MEADOWLINE MAD ABOUT YOU FOR RALYVILLE
A nicely put together 4 years old black bitch. Good head with width of skull and good length of muzzle; kind expressive feminine head, correct scissor bite and excellent dentition and pigment. Correct angles front and rear and well boned. Good set on and excellent otter tail. Moved well in the challenge.
2nd Greens’ MEADOWLINE MOTHERS SECRET
A very feminine 19 month old with lots to like, Feminine head with correct eye shape, muzzle and ear set. A lighter built bitch good reach of neck and set in to well laid shoulders. Good angulation front and back, moved beautifully and very attentive to her handler.

Open Dog (2,1)
1st Ellis and Matulla’s DOLWEN COLEMAN JW BOB
Strongly built 2 yr old black dog, to say this dog was full of beans is an understatement. Masculine head with good width of skull and good length of muzzle; kindly expressive head oozing type. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Deep chested and broad had plenty of lung and heart room. Correct angles front and rear with well boned and straight forelegs when viewed from either side or front with good neat feet. Correct double coat and strong top line with a well sprung rib cage. Good set on tail and excellent otter tail, moved round powerfully with purpose and drive, my dog of the day and one I would definitely want in my kennel.

Open Bitch (4,3)
1st Long’s BALDEVS MYSTIC MEG
A quality black bitch. 8 yrs old with lots to like, Feminine head with correct eye shape and colour, muzzle and ear set. Excellent through neck and shoulders with good clean lines. Excellent double coat and good otter tail set on well. Correct angulation front and back stood four square, she moved beautifully never taking her eyes off her handler.

Lagotto Romagnolo
Judge: Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)

Puppy (4,1)
1st Mort’s RADIVA BABY OH CHERRIE (Imp Svk) BPIB
7 months. Good outline. Head of correct 3/2 proportions. Short neck. Correct shoulder angulation. Forelegs of good length with elbows close to chest. Well ribbed back. Correct hindquarters. Short hocks square to ground. moved well with good drive. Good coat with enough curl.
2nd Gilder & Blunden’s MIKETTE MINI MI MILIONI
6 months. Well balanced. Head correctly proportioned being longer in skull than muzzle. Short neck. Good forehand construction with forelegs of correct length for age. Well ribbed back. Well made hindquarters with good length of stifle and square hocks. Really drove along on the move. Excellent coat texture.
3rd Whittick’s MOONREED WARBLER

Post Graduate (4,)
1st Nelson, Ferguson & Barker’s MIZANI DIORO OVER SAVIO
15 months. Excellent outline – square with robust appearance. Good head correct proportions with moderately broad skull and strong muzzle. Short, muscular neck leading to moderately laid back shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. Well ribbed back leading to short loin. Correct topline and tailset. Strong well muscled hindquarters. Low hocks. Moved well when settled with good driving gait. Excellent coat texture. Pushed hard for BOB – just lacked maturity of open winner but his day will come.
2nd Kempson’s NELBEKIO CLASSI CARINA AT CHADSMOOR
16 months. Good square outline. Pleasing head of correct skull to muzzle proportions. Strong neck. Deep chest. Well ribbed back. Little flat on croup. Well angulated hindquarters. Good coat. Not quite driving movement of winner.
3rd Bridge’s RADIVA BABY OCEAM
4th Blunden’s MIKETTE ONE IN A MILLION

Open (5,1)
1st Nelson’s GAESTEN ZIPPY ZINGO AT NELBEKIO BOB, RBIS
7 year old dog. Excellent overall balance with true breed outline. Head of correct proportions, moderately broad skull with high set ears and strong muzzle. Short, slightly arched neck leading to moderate layback of shoulder and matching length of upperarm. Correct length of foreleg with elbows close to brisket. Well ribbed back with short loin. Strong well muscled hindquarters with square well let down hocks. In excellent coat and condition. Moved well with drive to win BOB and later in the bigger ring really showed what he could do which earned him Reserve Best In Show.
2nd Gilder & Blunden’s FULLFORCE FREE HORIZONS CON MIKETTE ShCM
Well balanced all through with square outline. Head of correct proportions. Slightly arched neck with correct forehand angulation. I would like a little more moderation in rear angulation. Good coat texture. Moved with drive.
3rd Kempson’s NELBEKIO CLASSI CARINA AT CHADSMOOR
4th Whittick’s MOONREED WARBLER

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers:
Judge: Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)

Puppy (2,0)
1st Moult and Savory’s CROFTWELL TICKETY BOO BPIB, BOB
Just 7 months old. Well balanced all through. Pleasing head and expression, eye needs to darken slightly. Correct clean and complete dentition. Moderate neck leading to well placed shoulders. Correct depth for age. Well made hindquarters. Tight neat feet with shortest of nails. Moved very well. Would like a little more bone on her even allowing for her tender age.
2nd Ormes and Halpin’s DANEHAVEN OTTERTAIL
7 months bitch, not as forward in development as the winner but of good type although quite fine all through. Very pleasing head and expression, correct clean and complete dentition. Well placed shoulders. Moderate hind angulation. Moved very well

Graduate (2,0)
1st Moult and Savory’s CROFTWELL TICKETY BOO BPIB, BOB
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH DANCE WITH DRAGONS
Very good quality and type. Up to size but perfectly balanced. Good head and expression with correct clean and complete dentition. Good length of neck leading to excellent layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest. Well ribbed back. Moderate hind angulation with correct bone and neat feet. Sadly the ring size didn’t suit her and her movement lacked co-ordination both fore and aft and when viewed in profile.

Open (3,)
1st Moult & Savory’s EUSANIT NAUGHTY BUT NICE FOR CROFTWELL JW
3 year old bitch of good overall balance. Good head and expression with correct clean and complete dentition. Slightly short in neck, well placed shoulders and deep chest. Well ribbed back with strong loin. Well made hindquarters, neat feet. Moved well.
2nd Adshead’s AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW
14 month male of good type, up to size but well balanced. Very good head and expression with correct clean and complete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders. Deep chest, well ribbed back leading to strong loin. Moderately angulated hindquarters. The ring size unfortunately restricted his movement somewhat although he was sound and accurate both fore and aft.
3RD Adshead’s DANEHAVEN VERMILLION FOR AFONBACH

Pointer
Judge: Mrs Karen Goode (Brackenvale)

Fleetwood’s MILLPOINT SIMPLE I CATCHING BOB

Puppy (1,0)
1st Scholes’s WILCHRIMANR TEA FOR TWO WITH ROSSGLIDE BPIB
Most handsome O/W dog rising 9 months old. Beautiful head of correct proportions, kind and playful expression. Strong slightly arched neck leading to good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Strong all through, good bone, nice straight front, good feet – tight and well arched toes. Well balanced, in profile he really is a striking boy with good angulation fore and aft, and a super ring presence. His movement was a little difficult to assess, the ring was rather small and he was being a typical happy puppy having great fun with his handler. BPIB. Delighted to see him take PG4.

Junior (3,2)
1st Fleetwood’s PENDAN GEORGETTE
14 months old liver and white bitch. Pleasing head with well defined stop and slightly concave muzzle, pronounced occiput, thin leathers, and correct bite. Kind, yet alert expression. Strong, slightly arched neck leading to excellent lay of shoulder, good return of upper arm. Good spring of rib, brisket level with elbows. Nicely angulated both front and rear. She held her topline on the move and carried her tail correctly, happily lashing. On the move she was accurate both fore and aft. Shown in excellent condition, a credit to her handler. Overall a pleasing young bitch.

Open (3,1)
1st Fleetwood’s MILLPOINT SIMPLE I CATCHING BOB
Stunning 2½ year old liver and white bitch. She really does catch your eye. Shown in pristine condition, with a gleaming coat, clean teeth and well trimmed nails. Beautiful head of correct proportions, she has the most melting expression with the kindest of eyes. She is nicely angulated both front and rear, nice straight front, good lay of shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm, nice tight feet. Good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move she showed good reach and drive, happily lashing her tail. Handled well. BOB.
2nd SCHOLES’s PIPEAWAY ANTONIO MANCHINI AT ROSSGLIDE
This orange and white 4 year old boy stole my heart. He has the most beautiful expression, kindest of dark eye. Beautiful head with the correct workings, slightly concave muzzle and pronounced occiput. Shown in good hard condition, he is strong all through, well muscled. Good strong oval bone, nice straight front. Nicely angulated front, I would prefer to see a little more bend of stifle at the rear. The ring was a little small for him to get into his true stride, he was very happy on the move, lashing his well set tail, and eager to please his handler, a joy to watch, handled well.

Sussex Spaniel
Judge: MARTYN REES (Tyndale)

Way’s EALD VILLAGE POACHER FOR SHUVICK JW BOB, BIS4

Puppy (2,0)
1st Hastings’s BARDINGS BYPOLAR BEAR BPIB, BPIS
At 8 months old this puppy demonstrates excellent construction and breed type. Balanced head with well defined stop and frowning expression. Correct and clean dentition. Strong neck leading to excellent layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep long ribcage. Strong hindquarters. Well boned throughout with excellent feet. Coat of good colour and texture. Moved accurately and soundly at the correct pace for this breed. BP and delighted to watch him win BPIS, a very worthy winner.
2nd Matthews’s DEANWAY SWEET ROSE
Lovely feminine bitch of just 6 months. Full of breed type. Lovely head and expression, correct, clean and complete dentition. Good neck into well placed shoulders. Well made body. Moved well but needs to slow down slightly.

Special Yearling(3,0)
1st Way’s EALD VILLAGE POACHER FOR SHUVICK JW BOB, BIS4
17 months male demonstrating excellent construction and breed type. Typical head with deep stop and frowning expression. Correct clean and compete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders and return of upper arm. Deep chest, well ribbed back with strong loin and no sign of wastiness. Well made hindquarters. Well boned with thick, strong feet. In excellent coat and condition. Moved very well at the correct speed showing powerful rear drive. My absolute pleasure to award him a well deserved BOB and I was thrilled to see him then be awarded BIS 4.
2nd Wakefield’s EALD VILLAGE TEMPTRESS
Litter sister to winner and again of very good quality and breed type. Very good head and expression. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulders. Deep chest with good ribcage and strong loin. A little down in pastern. Well made hindquarters. Moved well at correct speed.
3rd Davey’s EALD VILLAGE SCANDAL JW

Limit(3,0)
1st Ashcroft & Boswell’s MARQUELL YOU KNOW YOU KNOW TORSHCA
3 year old bitch of good breed type. Feminine head with good stop and frowning expression. Correct clean and complete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest and well ribbed back to strong loin. Moderate hind angulation. Tight neat feet quality bone all through. Moved very well.
2nd Davey’s EALD VILLAGE GOSSIP
Pleasing bitch of very good type. Typical head and expression, well placed shoulders with deep chest, strong loin and moderate turn of stifle with straight hocks. Good bone and feet. Not as settled on the move as the winner.
3rd Way’s NORRISS NORTHERN COLERIDGE FOR SHUVICK

Open(4,0)
1st Hasting’s YORKHAM YULE LOVE IT AT BARDINGS
4 year old bitch presented in lovely condition. Very good head with well defined stop and frowning expression. Correct clean and complete dentition. Strong neck leading to well placed shoulders. Deep chest. Well ribbed back with strong loin free from wastiness. Moved well. Pushed hard for top honours.
2nd Ashcroft & Boswell’s MARQUELL XCLAMATION MARK AFTER TORSHCA
4 years old bitch of good overall type and quality. Pleasing head and expression. Strong neck. Deep chest. Well made hindquarters. Good bone and feet – nails could be a little shorter. Would like to see movement a little slower as she was tending to pin coming in towards.
3rd Wakefield’s Sh Ch/BEL/NED/Ch NORRISS NORTHER CASSANDRA
4th Hasting’s YORKHAM BAR BEAR DAY FOR BARDINGS ShCM

Weimaraner
Judge: Karen Goode (Brakenvale)

Gosling’s GLASARIAN AMETHYST BOB

Graduate (2,0)
1st Gosling’s GLASARIAN AMETHYST BOB
Pleasing bitch with a feminine head of good proportions, gentle yet alert expression. Moderate length of neck with good layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Good height to length ratio. Excellent spring of rib and depth of chest. Strong, well developed hindquarters. On the move she was true fore and aft and she demonstrated an effortless stride maintaining a level topline. BOB.
2nd Hawkins’s SMILEK MASSACHUSETTES
Upstanding dog shown in good hard condition, strong all through. Mature head, with kind eye and pleasing expression. Nice straight front with strong pasterns and neat feet. His rear is powerful, well muscled, good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. On the move he struggled to get into his stride due to the size of the ring.

Welsh Springer Spaniel
Judge: Mrs Vera Taylor (Triveka)

Clarke’s FERNDEL HIGH FIDELITY WITH TIGER ROCK ShCM BOB, BIS

Open (2,0)
1st Clarke’s FERNDEL HIGH FIDELITY WITH TIGER ROCK ShCM BOB, BIS
Stunning dog of 2 years and 10 months. Compact, sturdy, super bone density and great angulation. Well defined skull, pleasing eye, ears moderate. Deep second thigh and thickly padded feet. He was an absolute joy on the move.
2nd Thomas’s GLENBROW FIRE STARTER
Dog of 3 year and ten months. Lovely head and neck on this dog, a very handsome boy. Well put together but without the substance of one.

Junior Handling
Judge: Mr Nigel Small

12-16 (1,0)
1st May Bransby (12)
A very smartly dressed young lady showing her Lagotto, not once coming between the dog and myself she moved her dog seamlessly around the ring. May was able to show me the points on the dog when asked and completed all that was asked of her as a seasoned campaigner would do. I believe she will go far in her handling career

Any Variety Gundog
Judge: Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)

Special Working (3,1)
1st Gill’s Teazeldown Moonwalker at Jocagil JW ShCM (Italian Spinoni)
See breed 2nd in Open)
2nd Long’s Baldevs Mystic Meg (Labrador)
Well balanced with good head and expression. Good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Level topline. Not quite the driving movement of the winner.

Special Crufts Qualified Open (7,5)
1st Gosling’s Glasarian Amethyst (Weimaraner)
Well balanced. Excellent head and expression. Clean neck leading to good layback of shoulder. Deep chest. Well ribbed back. Level topline and strong hindquarters. Moved accurately fore and aft and displayed good length of stride when viewed in profile. In good coat and condition. Nails could be shorter.
2nd Adshead’s Llantrussa Twist of Fate (Flatcoated Retriever)
Well balanced and of the correct size. Pleasing head and expression. I would prefer more layback of shoulder. Well boned all through. Movement could be tidier coming towards. In excellent coat and condition.

Special President’s Open Stakes (8,3)
1st Moore’s Elgert China Girl For Gadhelic (Field Spaniel)
Excellent overall balance and of correct height to length ratio. True head with noble expression and well chiselled beneath the eyes. Long neck leading to good layback of shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. Correct rib to loin proportions. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved well on a steady but driving stride.
2nd Hastings’s Yorkham Yule Love It At Bardings (Sussex Spaniel)
Quality bitch of correct size. True head with well defined stop and frowning expression. Strong neck leading to well laid shoulder. Long ribcage with strong loin. Coat of good colour and texture. Moved well – just not quite holding her topline as well as the winner but a close call between the two.
3rd Adshead’s Afonbach Winter Is Coming JW (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)
4th Long’s Baldevs Mystic Meg (Labrador)

Veteran (8,5)
1st Wheeler’s Tayowen Touch Of Elixir (Field Spaniel)
Excellent overall balance. True, noble head with good chiselling beneath the eyes. Well laid shoulder with corresponding length of upper arm. Deep chest with elbows tight to the brisket. Level topline. Well ribbed back. Strong hindquarters. Moved well.
2nd Wakefield’s Sh Ch, Bel & Ned Ch Norriss Northern Cassandra (Sussex Spaniel)
Excellent head with true stop and frowning expression. Excels in her forehand construction. Good bone but slightly slack in pasterns. Correct ribcage. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved well at the correct speed.
3rd Blythin’s Castlerock Marksman Avec Julesville (Flatcoated Retriever)

Minor Puppy (12,7)
1st Radiva Baby Oh Cherrie (imp Svk) (Lagotto)
See 1st in breed
2nd Bowley’s Valdine Field Of Dreams (Field Spaniel)
Good overall balance. Typical head with noble expression. Clean neck cleaning to well angulated forequarters. Correct rib to loin proportions. Well made hindquarters. Moved steadily.
3rd Ormes & Halpin’s Danehaven Ottertail (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)
4th Blackshaw’s LANSTARA RUBY SLIPPERS

Puppy (7,5)
1st Vizslanya Szellem Es Sors (Hungaria Vizsla)
see 1st in breed
2nd Powell’s Bonnyhilbrae Love of Joy (Flatcoated Retriever)
Well balanced. Excellent one piece head with smooth cheeks and soft expression. Rather lacking in forehand angulation. Good topline and well made hindquarters. Could be tidier in front movement coming towards.

Junior (10,7)
1st Davey’s Eald Village Scandal JW (Sussex Spaniel)
Good overall balance. Scores in head with correctly defined stop and true frowning expression. Well laid back shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Well ribbed back with no sign of wastiness. Good coat texture. Moved on correct stride.
2nd Adshead’s Afonbach Dance With Dragons. (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever).
I really liked this dog – he has excellent breed type. Well balanced with good outline. Correct head. Excels in forequarters. Deep chest and well ribbed back. Good quality bone and the best of feet. Very unsettled on the move and was almost trying to outrun his handler – just needs to settle down in this department.
3rd Bonnyhilbrae Love Of Joy

Post Graduate (4,2)
1stAdshead’s Afonbach Dance With Dragons. (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever).
2nd Clarke’s Tigerrock Let’s Rock N Roll (English Springer Spaniel)
Well balanced. Pleasing head and expression. Clean neck leading to good lay of shoulder. Well ribbed back. Scores in hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Not quite the drive of winner.

Open (3,2)
1st Adshead’s Danehaven Vermillion For Afonbach. (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever).
Good overall balance. Pleasing head and expression – I would like a little more length of muzzle. Slightly short in neck. Well laid shoulder. Correct ribcage and strong hindquarters. Moved well in profile. A little close going away.

Brace (7,2)
This class was pure entertainment – thank you to all that participated and in such a sporting manner. It is debatable who laughed the most – myself, the participants or the spectators!

1st Moore’s Field Spaniels.
The one pair dogs that were always perfectly in step – stride for stride. Very well matched – I see from my catalogue they have the same dam. They put on a sterling performance.
2nd Davey’s Sussex Spaniels.
A mother daughter pair who were in step most of the time. Very alike in make and shape with good colour and coat texture
3rd Adshead’s Nova Scotia Duck Tollers.
Very well matched. Their aim was to entertain and they did so with style. Congratulations to their owner for keeping them within the confines of the ring and for being so sporting.