Hampshire Gundog Society

Thank you kindly to Hampshire Gundog Society open show for their kind invitation to judge at their Premier open show held at The Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield. The weather was beautiful with some rings inside and most outside, my stewards were fantastic.

Beacci Italiano, Brittany, Italian Spinone, English Springer Spaniel, AV Classes, 

Bracco Italiano

P (0)

SY 2(1)

1st Fisher & Derrett Mrs T & Miss B. Bracciano Now Or Never JW. Orange Roan Dog shown in very good condition. I cannot help but emphasise how well proportioned his head is. A beautiful balance between skull and muscle with the correct divergence. Excellent depth of muzzle. well placed ears. Has a pronounced pro sternum, very good lay of shoulder, with a good line from withers down front leg. excellent muscle throughout his body with a rise on the croup from his top line. Excellent rear quarters with a good thigh. I would have loved to have seen him move with a little more pace to complete a lovely presentation. A deserved BOB.

PG 1

1st Fisher Mr L & Mrs T. Bettina (IMP ITA) I have this marked in my notes as an orange roan. A notable feminine head with characteristics as applied to the previous dog owned by the same exhibitor. Not quite as much depth in the muzzle, good strong short neck. A very good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm giving an excellent front. A good length in the body with no extra weight being carried at all. Sufficient depth for thigh and good length in the second thigh with a lovely vertical line down the rear. She moved with more drive than the dog because of her smaller statute which was easier for the exhibitor. RBOB.

Brittany

P (0)

SY 1 (0)

1st Dixon Mr D. Violette De Keranlouan. Mature looking 16 months old. Tri. Has a taller outline rather than balance with length, skull not quite broad, and muzzle of correct length,. Correct eye shape and of a good colour. Good chest depth. Quite reluctant to let me examine beyond the loins and back. Good front angulation with not so much in the lesser angulated stifle. Moved reluctantly with less pace than what the dog should do.

PG 3 (2) Drozdova Mrs A Maliik. 1st Team Del Crepo (IMP SRB) 2-year-old O/W. Viewed from the front , he shows a pleasing skull shape with well-placed ears, correct eye shape and dark pigment. Correct lay of shoulder, straight legs. Deep chest, good underline to short loin. Moderate stifle bend below good depth of thigh but stood quite loose in joints below the second thigh. Had to be moved around twice to portray his movement which passed as moved ok. Was not well behaved in the challenge at all, but did give a longer moment of in-animacy, (reluctantly) presented BOB.

O 1(0)

2nd Williams & Drozdova Mrs K M & Mrs A. Sh Ch Bonapartist Peaky Blinder Avec Aukskara. Orange & white much more mature and more to conformational standard of all the dogs here today. Head shape correct, body length correct, very good lay of shoulder, equally excellent in rear quarters. A dog with very good substance. I wish that his movement had of been more flowing in movement, Unfortunately, he became extremely distressed by the owner’s other dog in the challenge and failed to give me the snapshot I was waiting for. It is not for me to coerce the exhibitor. Such a shame on my account to fail this lovely dog, but he lost out on the handlers account, please note. RBOB.

Italian Spinone

P 1(1)

Special yearling. 1 (0)

1st Wakeling Mrs J. Fioralba Aurora. Beautiful shaped and balanced head on this bitch, well placed ears, giving the kindest of expressions. Neck well placed into shoulders. Perfect lay of shoulder. Very good forechest with a good depth of chest. Top line rises correctly towards the croup, Excellent depth in thigh and strong rear quarters outlined by the good bend of stifle. In excellent coat. Strong toes holding a good presentation of this dog. Moved with the characteristic springiness in her gait but I just looked for a bit more pace. BOB

PG. 1 (0)

1st Gadsden Mrs J. Casadilenga Dolche. Dog with a wider skull than standard requires, with ears set too high. A good lay of shoulder, and angle in upper arm, depth of chest very good with sprung ribs, with good underline. Very good depth in the thigh and second thigh, well angled stifle. I cannot ignore the lack of coat on this dog, he had feathering on legs and face, but lacked length of coat completely over the rest of his body. RBOB

English Springer Spaniel

P 5(2)

1st Wayman Mrs J. Spuffing Bellini.. Liver and white. 8 months old. Excellent reach of muzzle to skull proportions, with good furrow over forehead giving a pleasing expression. Dark eyes. Neck placed cleanly into shoulders and a good fore chest. Super depth of chest on this young puppy with good substance throughout. Excellent top line with strong hindquarters,, noticeably a deep thigh, slightly longer in hock than 2 but stood this puppy four square. The best mover and also presented wonderfully to win BPIB.

2nd De Carteret Miss D. Dexbenella Believin Dreams at Derrindee. Black and white. Not so broad in skull as 1 but pleasing in aspects of the head. Excellent lay back of shoulder with good angle in upper arm. Again, standing on good bone and tight feet. Spot on back line and no extra weight in the tummy and tuck up. Needed a little coercion with the movement nevertheless presented a good picture of reach and drive.

3rd Stephens Mrs E L. Forgespring Fool Me Once

SY 5(1)

1st Taubman Mrs K C. Meonstoke Wild Thyme. Liver & White. Such a pleasing expression on this pretty bitch. good reach of muzzle and good good with across the skull, correct place ears, very good reach of neck and an excellent pro sternum. Very good shoulder and well bound front legs. A good depth of chest leading up to the tummy. firm top line. and correct tail set. Good rear quarters giving this bitch a good drive moved very well.

2nd Glass Mrs E A. Cobhay Rosa Meg. Liver & White with a balanced head not so much width across the skull as 1. Ears set in line with eyes. The eyes also slightly lighter than 1. Very good lay back of shoulder with a good angle to the upper arm. Well bonded legs with tight toes. an excellent depth of chest with good balance in the front. Good spring of ribs and length in the body. Excellent bend in the stifle with super blend into the hock. Moved with equal reach and drive as one so nothing to choose from in this department

3rd. Turvey & Murray Miss T & Mrs J. Meonstoke Wild Cherry at Harvancourt.

PG 4(1)

1st Williams & Toublic Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P. Cobhay. Dashing Dandelion JW. A quality Liver & White dog with a kind and gentle expression. Good balance in head with depth and breadth. Excellent reach of neck and clean throat. Well formed in forechest and an excellent lay of shoulder and good strong well boned forearms. Tight toes all around. Very good topline, and in excellent coat. Loved to see the great depth in muscular thighs down to correct well placed hocks Moved with the characteristic movement for this breed leading well with thrown out reach from front and good drive. BOB also very pleased to see he went on to win RBIS UNDER Christina Chapman

2nd Hudson Mrs M. Loxbourne Hustle And Bustle. Liver & White, which was lesser in substance than 1, lovely shaped skull, correctly placed ears and good eye colour. Good flowing line from clean throat down through brisket and under spring of ribs up to tummy. No extra weight. Good topline, enough in thigh depth, would like to see tighter toes. Moved very well.

O 3 (0)

1st Weyman Mrs J. More Than Amazing Wanna Be A Gangster at Spuffing JW (Imp Bel). Liver White and Tan dog with masculine shaped head lovely deep muzzle with good eye colour and dark pigment. Well placed ears, good reach of neck, lay of shoulder was noticeably very good. Elbows placed well. Sprung ribs, onto a good tuck up, good topline. Well developed rear quarters with correct set on of tail. Nice tight feet all around. Won the class on those attributes and on his wonderful movement.

2nd Taubman Mrs K C. Meltarose Madeleine at Meonstoke. Liver and White B. A leaner exhibit than 1, but good quality. All dogs here today did not lack quality in heads, and she is no exception. Notably a good eye colour, very good lay of shoulder and straight front legs, showing a bend in patterns. A deep chest emphasising the tuck up to her tummy and no excess weight there. Shown in lovely coat condition. Not so much a depth of thigh as 1 but enough to drive her lighter frame with good movement.

3rd Williams & Toublic Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P.

AV Gundog Special Beginners 20 (8)

1st Griffin Mrs J. Griffial Back To Black. 10 months old Cocker Spaniel with such a great outline. Beautiful qualities in skull and such a pretty expression with very good features. Very good front angulation, deep and developed chest holding a good back line sloping to tail. Perfect in stifle bend and let down of hock. Correctly placed tail. Wonderful coat which was well groomed. Moved with passion and at one with handler, outstanding.

2nd Woodhsms Mrs J A & Mrs S. Kulawand Casanova. Flat Coated Retriever. Good shaped and wide enough skull with a gentle stop. Ears well placed. Excellent lay of shoulder and well boned legs. Deep enough in the chest with a good spring in the ribs in centre and good line up to the tummy and loin. Strong back with good topline. Not carrying any weight at all. Moved very well with good reach and drive making short work of his triangle.

3rd Maple Mrs L. Pollnac New Miracle. Irish Setter.

AV Gundog Brace 8 (5)

1st Hunnnybun Mr R & Mrs H. Irish Setters. Shown in very good coat and condition, moved in perfect synchronised order. Such a pleasure to see.

2nd. Williams & Toublic Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P. English Springer Spaniels. A pleasing pair of ESS judged earlier in the day, moved very well and presented.

3rd. Redlands & Sutherland Mr I & Mrs C A. Hungarian Vizslas.

Kennel Club Good Citizen Dig Scheme Stakes 15 (5)

1st Head Mrs S & Mrs J. Spriterufus Tarantella. Nova Scotia DTR. Excellent shaped skull with good set on of ears. Strong neck and excellent lay of shoulders. Very deep in chest. Very good spring in the ribs. Short coupled and an excellent depth of thigh. Tail held correctly. moved extremely well showing a good trot around the ring with good reach and good drive, catching my eye and winning the class with ease.

2nd Sweeney Mrs G J & Mr N A. Joneva Just Imagine JW. Orange & White Pointer. Beautiful outline on this dog. Pleasing head shape and good expression and dark pigment. Excellent line from lay of shoulder, upper arm and forearm to ground. Super deep chest with plenty of spring in the ribs. Ribbed back to a nice taught tummy with no excess weight. Good top line sloping down to tail. Good sweeping bend of stifle two let hocks. He has good developed muscles in the thigh which drove him easily around the ring giving me a good display of good movement

3rd Williams & Toublic Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P. Cobhay Heavenly Hydrangea JW Bel JCH

Members Stakes 11 (3)

1st Lovell Mrs J & Mr M J. Clumbraise Your Song (IMP NOR). Clumber Spaniel. Wonderful broad skull, deep muzzle and strong neck. Excellent lay of shoulder on a very well muscled front. Excellent forechest and good deep well sprung ribs. Well bodied and excellent muscle thighs with good short driving hocks. So well presented and move wonderfully as this breed should. This dog caught my eye for the class

2nd Challis Mr S &Mrs K M. Vizslanya Praxis JW. Hungarian Vizsla. A very balanced skull with such a lovely expression. Good clean reach of neck with a good clean flow down to a good forechest. A good lay of shoulder showing good muscle tone here. Very good rib spring before strong muscled loin. Excellent bend of stifle and good length hock. Moved extremely well and with good gait seen in profile. My first and second were very good quality in this class of 9 and may well have placed them around the other way.

3rd Brown Mrs C L. Matravers Cherokee. German Wirehaired Pointer. L/W ticked.

Judge: Dennis McLellan