Coventry Ladies Kennel Society

COVENTRY LKS 1/1/2025

What better way to spend the first day of the year than judging some wonderful Gundogs. Thank you all for your entries and to the society for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my 2 stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly.

ENGLISH SETTERS P (0) PG (6,4) 1 and BOB White’s Droveborough Silver Pearl For Paduan heavily marked blue belton who makes a nice shape on the stack, lean head of good proportions and a lovely expression, long neck and well laid shoulders, firm level topline and close fitting elbows, the best mover of those present today but I wish there was a little more of her 2 Ross’s Bailsbeedale Lady Annabelle 18mth b slightly more compact than the winner and not standing so true in front, she has an attractive head and expression and a good length of neck, topline is firm and level but tail set is a little low, moved ok O (4,2) 1 and RBOB Bailsbeedale Lady Annabelle more settled in this class and moving out with ease 2 Hoppers Bramstorm Fire Sprite a handsome 8 yr orange d with strong well boned forelegs, good ribbing and a deep chest, slightly arched loin and well bent stifles, in good coat but sadly slightly unsound today on the move.

IRISH SETTERS P (4,2) 1 and BOB, BPIB Harrison’s Clonageera Summer Dreams At Millpoint I have judged this 10mth b before and liked her, she has a beautiful lean and well proportioned head and lovely dark eye giving a soft and kind expression, good length of neck and standing true in front on neat arched feet, body is well ribbed with a slightly sloping topline and more than enough hind angulation, she still needs to strengthen behind but the overall picture is very promising 2 and RBOB Ashley-Turners Riverbru The Joker 8 mth d of good size and shape, handsome head with correctly set ears, pleasing neck and front angulation, straight well boned forelegs and a good depth of chest for his age, stronger in the rear than the winner but not quite so good in front J (0) PG (1,1) L (1,1) O (1,1)

POINTERS P (4,1) All 3 aged 7months were from the same litter and I was really splitting hairs between them 1 and BP Stilgoe and Fox Teisgol Sweet William o/w d who today was the better of the 3 on the move, typical Pointer puppy head needing to develop on but with well set ears and a kind eye, good length of neck which is slightly arched into long well laid shoulders, enough forechest for age and nicely angulated in the rear although I would have liked a little more slope to his topline, very together on the move with good rear drive which won him the class 2 Saunders and Newton Teisgol Calendula o/w d looking really good on the stack, pleasing head and length of neck, straight forelegs to strong slightly sloping pasterns and well knitted feet, good depth of chest and slightly sloping topline to correctly set tail and well angulated quarters, not as strong in rear movement as the winner 3 Stilgoe, Stilgoe and Fox Teisgol Rose Campion J (8,4) 1 Harrison’s Millpoint Watson a well grown b/w boy, very shapely and presented in muscled condition, good width of skull, good dish and dark well placed eyes, he has a super neck and long well laid shoulders, very good front and depth of chest with ribs extending well back under a firm slightly sloping topline, covers the ground easily with a good length of stride 2 Stilgoe and Fox Teisgol Alohomora I loved the shape of this 15 mth o/w b and she has a lovely head and expression, super neck and lay of shoulder, overall looking nicely balanced on the stack, on the move although sound and covering the ground well she seemed a little unsettled and kept her tail clamped to her backside which spoilt the overall picture 3 Westaway and Eldridge Bradgate Yours Truly G 5,2) 1 Millpoint Watson (as J) 2 Booths Lundgarth Jubilee 2.5 yr o/w b with an attractive head profile although eyes a little round, she has a good lay of shoulder and stands on straight forelegs and slightly sloping pasterns, topline could be firmer but she moved out well with good drive 3 Robson’s Bradgate Dasher PG (4) 1 and RBOB Guys Carofel If I had Wings JW a stunning 2 yr o/w b, so beautiful in profile with moderate width of skull and defined stop, elegant neck of good length into well laid shoulders, medium amount of forechest and a good depth of chest, tidy elbows and firm slightly sloping topline with short loin to well angulated quarters and strong hocks, so sound and true on the move covering the ground with good strides. To be hyper critical I would have liked a little more muscle condition on her hindquarters but I could not deny her RBOB here or the RBOB stakes later in the day 2 Brooksmiths Nightgold Pipkin 5 yr l/w b a pretty girl with a pleasing head shape but eyes could be a fraction darker, she has a good length of neck into well laid shoulders, ample forechest and depth of chest, topline slopes slightly to well set tail and nicely angulated hindquarters, although sound she could have a little more animation on the move 3 Truemans Bradgate Floki L (8,1) 1 Matthews Sonham C’est La Vie 2.5 yr b/w b, very shapely in profile with good oval bone and well angulated front and rear with ribs extending well back, deep in brisket with a slightly sloping topline and short strong loin, from the front she is a tad narrow and could have a little more strength to her head but on the move she displayed good reach and drive 2 Webb’s Tenshilling Jimmy Mac JW good looking o/w d rising 3, strong and well made but not overdone, presented in fit condition, this lad has a really good head and eye, slightly arched neck of good length and a good depth of chest, strong topline and loin to correct tail set and well angulated quarters, I felt he would have benefitted from a bigger ring to allow him to really drive out as his construction dictates he could 3 Brooksmiths Millpoint Golden Pippin JW O (4,1) 1 and BOB Westaways Sh Ch Teisgol Keep On Going Via Penwest JW 3 yr lemon/white d, a quality dog presented in fit and muscular condition who is well constructed all through and has an air of elegance about him. Masculine head with width to skull and well set ears, strong slightly arched neck good oval bone to strong pasterns, deep brisket and close elbows, firm topline and short muscular loin, strong hindquarters and well developed second thigh. Such a sound and easy mover displaying powerful drive. Pleased to award him BOB today 2 Bradleypoint Floki b/w d, not a bad shape once he settled into himself, masculine head with good dish and neat leathers, enough neck length to well laid shoulders, a good spring of rib and well bent stifles, not the power of the winner on the move 3 Robson’s Bradgate Until Dusk

LABRADORS A fabulous entry in this breed thank you. Sadly I feel I need to comment on the presentation of one or two dogs who could have done with a good bath before the show, I don’t expect to be able to smell a dog before I’ve even got my hands on it ! P (11,3) 1 and BP Smith Binnaig Sea Barnacle On Flyenpyg a strongly made yellow dog with good bone but not heavy, masculine head with good width of skull and strong muzzle, muscular neck with good lay of shoulder and length of upper arm, feet could be a bit more compact, well developed in chest and ribs, good hindquarters and parallel hocks, one of the best movers in the class 2 Brambles Shaymiloney Saucy Olive, a 7mth Black with a super compact shape being short coupled with plenty of rib, lovely head type with dark eye giving a biddable expression, she stands on straight well boned forelegs and good feet, moved out well with good tail action, she just needs to firm in topline but a very promising pup 3 Mannings Marchurch Solstice Kiss J (7,1) 1 Edwards Frewlings Justin Rose At Bearstone I liked this young black d a lot, he is fairly well developed in head with a good width of skull and lovely dark eye, strong in neck and standing true in front on compact feet, body is well ribbed with a firm topline to broad nicely angulated quarters but he needs to develop in forechest,, sound and accurate in profile but a little weak in hock. Lots to like here though 2 Binnaig Sea Barnacle On Flyenpyg (see puppy ) 3 Brandon’s Trendlewood It Takes Two G (7) 1 Brambles Shaymiloney Silla Black 3.5 yellow b whose overall shape and compactness appealed, she has a lovely neck that flows into a good lay of shoulder, enough forechest and a good depth of chest, correct rib cage and short loin, moved out soundly using her tail well 2 Frewlings Justin Rose At Bearstone (see J) 3 Binnaig Sea Barnacle On Flyenpyg PG (8,3) 1 Young’s Potterspiney My Sovereign 17mth yellow strongly made with a fabulous shape, masculine head with broad skull, strong muzzle and medium sized eyes giving a kind expression, strong neck to well placed shoulders, strongly boned forelegs and good feet, deep through the chest with a firm topline and strong hocks a good mover in profile just needing to come together in front, 2 and a close decision with 1 Smiths Flyenpyg Jurden Chopp JW 12 mth black dog, not as heavy in bone or substance and a little more rangey, pleasing head with dark eye and well set ears, enough forechest for age and well angulated quarters, he just needs to firm up a little in topline but sound on the move 3 Frewlings Justin Rose At Bearstone L (6,3) 1 and BOB Bambrooks Winsleywood Waghorn At Ravoakar JW I first judged this lovely yellow as a raw puppy so was pleased to get the opportunity to see how he has developed, he has a handsome head with a soft and kind expression and uses his ears to advantage, forelegs are strong and well boned and feet are compact, he is short coupled and well developed in forechest and rib with good angulation front and rear, presented in lovely coat and overall condition, steady and accurate on the move with strength from the rear but I would have liked just a little more animation 2 Young’s Potterspiney Optimist Vision good head shape and dark eye, ears could be better set, strong neck and straight well boned forelegs, well muscled in the rear and moving soundly 3 Frewlings Justin Rose At Bearstone O (5,2) 1 and RBOB Smiths Flyenpyg Porky Pig JW OSW 6 yr dog I have had the pleasure of before, in fit condition and could surely still do a days work, handsome head and strong neck, big ribs and well angulated rear, just a little soft in topline today which cost him BOB 2 Edwards Chelmcote Key Component 4 yr yellow d who was very well handled by his young charge, strong masculine head and well boned all through, good width of forechest and depth of chest with broad hindquarters, for me there is just too much of him and I found him just a little heavy, that said he moved out really well with strength from the rear 3 Harvey-Major’s Linjor Winter Frost

AVNSC P (8,4) 1 and BAVNSC P Buckley’s Weimaraner Brownbank Juniper 10mth well grown d with a noble well proportioned head and expression and a good length of ear, strong neck into well laid shoulders and a good depth of chest for his age, excellent rib cage extending well back and tidy elbows, strong firm topline and well angulated quarters, quite well together for his age displaying good reach and drive 2 Adams Weimaraner Ansona Priceless a very raw 6mth b with a very interesting and exciting pedigree ! I thought she behaved herself rather well during inspection considering she was just 6 months on the day, she has a pretty head which is well proportioned and nice long ears, she has a good length of back coming from a long rib cage and on the stack her topline remained level, once settled she moved out well but typically rather loose all over, it will be interesting to watch her mature on. 3 Williamson’s IWS V’ Reiltin Vosgienne De La Quareau For Tingleburn (imp fra) J (6,3) 1 and BAVNSC Philips and Watkins Gordon Setter Flaxheath Cover Girl at Glenmaurangi a stylish and well made 15 mth b who was beautifully presented, she has a good head with lovely dark eye and an intelligent expression, I liked her length of neck and front construction and she is firm in topline with well angulated quarters, in gleaming coat with rich markings and a strong mover who covered the ground freely and accurately 2 Darwesh SWD Chanderhill Smart Edition For Elizad this brown and white d looked a picture on the stack and was very well handled, he has a good head shape with flat skull and well set oval eyes, neck is short and strong and he stands on straight strong forelegs and rounded feet, presented in good coat and moving briskly and soundly around the ring 3 Brownbank Juniper G (5,3) 1 Brownbank Juniper (see Puppy) 2 Fazenfield and Smith’s Bracco Owlspoint Askin For Trouble pleasing in profile with a good head having lean cheeks and a slight stop with pendulous ears and large eyes, short neck widening at shoulders, a little narrow in forechest but with a good depth of chest, just needs to fill out a little more PG (2,1) 1 Drozdova’s Brittany Malik Team Del Crepo (imp SRB) o/w d, compact in body, a little broad in skull but with a good eye and open nostrils, strong neck and good width and depth to forechest, moderately angulated in the fore with compact body and moderate hind angulation. In fit condition but a little erratic on the move L (4,3) 1 Sutton, Whitehead and Whiteheads CCR Foxriever Grey Ghost strongly made and of good size, this 2 yr old liver d has a lot to appreciate, he has a good wedge head with lovely clear oval eye, strong neck and excellent front with strong pasterns and tight feet, in super coat and condition and moving with good reach and drive, I would like to see the handler have a little more confidence in what she has at the end of the lead as he really is a very nice boy. O (9) 1 and RVAVNSC Adshead NSDTR Sh Ch Afonbach Winter Is Coming JW 7 yr dog in good coat and condition, nothing overdone here and everything is in proportion, he has a clean wedge head with almond eye and high set triangular ears, neck is set well into a good lay of shoulder, chest is deep and elbows tidy, hindquarters are muscular with well let down hocks and he moved out soundly with jaunty strides 2 Williams and Drozdovas Brittany Sh Ch Bonapartist Peaky Blinder Avec Aukskara 5 yr d presented in fantastic condition with a super head and well set well used triangular ears, square in outline with deep brisket and short loin, well muscled hindquarters and moving out briskly holding his topline, pushed the winner hard for 1st place 3 McMahons Weimaraner Ir SH CH Jupiter Over Magdala CW22

AV Veteran (19) 1 and BV Sielskis GSP Sh Ch Orchidstar Bonds Of Speed JW ShCM 7 yr l/w d whose movement and condition belied his age, he has such a clean outline emphasising his sound construction and good angulation, topline is firm and hindquarters are well muscled, strong and firm in topline which he held on the move covering the ground easily and freely 2 Challis Vizsla Highforce Future Legend For Vizslanya JW Sh.CM VW a richly coated d with a pleasing outline, good head shape with square muzzle and medium size oval eyes, clean muscular neck and straight forelegs to strong pasterns, well ribbed with firm topline and slight tuck up and like the winner his movement belies his age, a close decision but he couldn’t match the winner for muscle condition 3 Pounds-Longhursts Goldie Rosgar Dolly O’Dare Among Mossburn.

Gundog Group 1 WSS SH CH Mymmsbrook Matador With Blythway JW 3 yr d who was immaculately presented, masculine head with defined stop and dark medium eye, good length of neck into well laid shoulders with straight forelegs and nice round feet, level topline with slight arch over loin and shapely moderately angulated quarters, a smooth and easy mover displaying good rear drive, today he was on good form and deserved to top this strong group 2 Pointer Sh Ch Teisgol Keep On Going Via Penwest 3 GSP Adams Tequesta Poldark JW a handsome well balanced dog with a masculine head and clean outline, firm topline and good depth of chest with well muscled hindquarters, a true and accurate mover 4 Gordon Setter Flaxheath Cover Girl At Glenmaurangi.

Gundog Puppy Group 1 Goldie Warrentor Abilene what a sweetheart this 6 mth b is, she has the most beautiful head and eye, straight forelegs with plenty of knuckle room and super cat feet, impressive topline and shapely hindquarters, she still has much maturing to do but has been well schooled and was handled perfectly to bring her obvious qualities to the fore, surely must have the brightest future 2 Vizsla Layways Dua Lipa a gorgeous 10 mth who pushed the winner hard, I loved her head and expression and she has a super topline, she impressed me very much on the move carrying herself with elegance and covering the group freely, she just needs to come up on her feet a little but as with the winner a very promising youngster 3 Cocker Lyndwater Mad Hatter At Quattrozampe 6 mth orange roan whose compact shape really appealed, he has a super head and bright expression with long lobular ears and stands on lovely compact feet, body is developing nicely and he is such a happy and confident mover and fairly well together for one so young 4 Labrador Binnaig Sea Barnacle On Flyenpyg

Best RBOB in Group was the Pointer Carofel If I Had Wings JW

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