National Gundog Association

Many thanks to the society for the invitation to judge, to the exhibitors for a super entry and my two stewards Eunice and Chris for keeping everything running smoothly.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the depth of quality since I last judged the breed 4 years ago, that said I did find some exhibits with untypical heads, narrow in foreface therefore lacking strength in their jaw. A small number had eyes which looked sore, but ears were mostly clean. Mouths were typically good; I did find a couple undershot.

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JD (5) 1 Benge’s Wahnahnish St Gilles (Imp Nld) super young dog with pleasing head shape, ample bone and body, liked his length and depth of rib, presents a lovely outline when stood and moved out true, keeping a strong topline. 2 Taylor’s Creeaark Nereus at Mollynewf another of good breed type, well made throughout but not as positive on the move. 3 Guy’s Suelynda Dream Dreamer to Jahanghir

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GD (1) 1 Langridge’s Badgersmoon Next Edition stood alone but very worthy of winning here, masculine head with pleasing expression, stands on good legs and feet, well ribbed, liked him for overall balance and moved freely from strong hindquarters

PGD (4,1) 1 Nicolson & Risk’s Knockhalon Spooktacular of Taranstigh well-presented youngster with balanced head and lovely expression, strong neck and correct length of body. Moved out freely and soundly. 2 Tilston’s Maursett Menelaus liked this boy for type, well made all through just preferred expression of winner. Moved well in profile. 3 Husband’s Bebecova Quicksilver

LD (5, 1wdn) 1 Monaghan’s Kensesqui Nice at Tweedsmuir JW lovely breed type, masculine all through without being overdone, well-shaped skull with good depth of muzzle and most appealing expression, strong neck, ample ribbing and depth, stands and moves true. RCC 2 Blackburn’s Suelynda Let Me Be The One JW another who appealed for breed type, balanced all through, moved out freely with enthusiasm. 3 Wareham & Dustan’s Maursett Melwyn

OD (6,0) 1 Cox’s Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist an upstanding male who commands your attention, he excels in head with a broad skull and the width and depth of muzzle I was looking for. Strong neck flowing into clean shoulders. Well boned legs with good feet, good spring of ribs with depth, powerful rear quarters which he uses well on the move, flows round the ring, keeping a strong topline, a true showman. Delighted to award him the CC & BOB and see him shortlisted in the group. 2 Boden’s Suelynda Boom Bang A Bang lovely dog with appealing head and expression, presents a lovely outline, stands and moves true, just not using his tail to advantage today. 3 Langridge’s Carmel Apple White Roll at Badgersmoon (Imp Pol)

SBD/B (3) 1 Benge’s Wahnahnish St Gilles (Imp Nld) winner of JD BSB 2 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies pleasing youngster who shows a lot of promise. Feminine head and expression, handled well showing lovely profile movement 3 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining

VB (1) 1 Wilson’s Sh Ch Anbrook Fair Maid of Kent by Winhampton not surprised to see she’s got her title, in super condition all through with well-shaped head, ample bone and body, good length of rib, moves out well on a powerful stride. BVIB

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JB (3) 1 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies 2nd in SB 2 Wareham’s Suelynda Dream On scored in maturity with pleasing head, ample bone and body properties but found her a little soft in topline today which cost her the class. 3 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining

NB (1) 1 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining 3rd in SB & JB liked her for breed type, presents a lovely outline when stacked, would prefer tighter feet. Moved out well but a little close going away.

GB (5,1) 1 Jefferies Abbyford One Seren Ash of Jubilwell promising youngster with nothing exaggerated, lovely head with well defined stop, stands on good legs and feet, ample depth and ribbing, in good muscular condition, moved out soundly fore and aft. 2 Page’s Flamris New Creation for Micklemess (Imp Swe) another promising girl, would prefer a little more width in muzzle but overall well made throughout and moved out soundly. 3 Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies

PGB (2) 1 Kirkman’s Kirkara Helga Hufflepuff exuberant young girl, loved her head and expression, super bone and feet, shows balance all through, well presented and moved out true once settled. 2 Taylor & Hilton’s Delsaux Fly Me to The Moon lovely breed type, pleasing head and expression, stands and moves true, pushed the winner all the way.

LB (6,1) 1 Kirkman’s Kirkara Minerva Mcgonagall I see she is litter sister to previous class winner and has many similar attributes. Super breed type and is strongly made but retains her femininity. Balanced and proportionate head, ample bone and good feet, looked a picture standing and moved out soundly with purpose. Delighted to award her the RCC and I’m sure she has a promising future. 2 Nixon’s Knockhalon Put A Spell On You at Glenbruetti lots to like about this girl, pleasing head but preferred expression of winner, ample body and ribbing, carries a firm topline and very sound on the move 3 Wilson’s Vanitonia Some Like It Hot at Winhampton

OB (6,1) 1 Monaghan’s Sh Ch Tweedsmuir She's So Sheek really appealed for breed type, her head is exquisite with good eye colour, she is well developed all through, in good coat and well muscled, nothing exaggerated which shows in her sound and true movement. Well deserved CC 2 Crocker, Frost & Cahill’s Sh Ch Vanitonia Secret Episode one I have admired from the ringside, she is balanced all through, moved out true, a very worthy champion but lacked the bloom of my principle winners today. 3 Langridge’s Badgersmoon Shes Guinevere

Judge – Jane Graham (Nyliram)