Durham County Canine Association

Durham County C.A open show

13/7/25

Judge G Myers

Bracco Italiano PG(1) 1. O’Dowd’s Teverlarni Into The Groove 10mth boy of lovely type, super head with good depth of flew & adequate chiselling below his kind eyes, long well laid shoulders, plenty of bone & substance throughout, superb tight well arched feet, good depth throughout, behind has strong quarters with pleasing turn of stifle, I was shown a correct bite but unfortunately couldn’t really get my hands on him but didn’t really need to to see his virtues as he moved soundly on a strong stride, persevere with him he’s a lovely boy BP & in the puppy grp I couldn’t deny him PGrp 4.

O(3) 1.Pearson’s Kelevira Bacchustabio mature boy who shows good construction & breed type, masculine head of pleasing proportions, dark eyes with a gentle expression, strong neck into a well constructed front assembly, good depth of forechest, balanced angles both front & rear, in hard condition, in profile his movement is powerful showing great reach & drive, however his handler does tend to take him a little fast which at times made him a little erratic coming towards. BOB.

2.Pearson’s SwiCh Kelevira Covo Di Ladri JW sound well balanced pretty girl with an expression which is soft & appealing, lot of similar remarks as 1, her handler just didn’t get the best from her on the move & although she’s moves true she just didn’t look to have the reach & drive of her kennel mate today. 3. T. Into the Groove.

GWP PG(1) 1.Cox’s Kenzduo Fusilla at Ovetil lovely girl of pleasing type, feminine head with good furnishings & sweet expression, strong clean neck into well placed shoulders, plenty of bone but in no way coarse, well ribbed, strong topline in fit condition throughout wearing a jacket of pleasing harsh texture, she moved out on a strong easy stride. BOB

Vizla (2,1) 1.Hardcastle & Bradley’s Castledogley Firenze JW feminine bitch with a typical noble head, shoulders well back, tidy at the elbows & a good spring of rib, short & strong through loin, she moves soundly showing good reach & drive, BOB. 2.Aynsley’s Vizash Heiress of Caorunn JW another lovely bitch with pleasing breed type, she’s in good coat & overall condition & stands on super tight feet, just not quite the angles of 1 so although she is a sound free move she doesn’t quite have the reach & drive of 1. HWV PG(2,1) 1.Nokes’s Hosokter Tisza at Goldpaw well up for sz but still has femininity, she has a pleasant quizzical expression on a well proportioned head, adequate angles throughout, coat of good texture with enough furnishings, moved out happily carrying a good topline. O(1,2) 1.Nokes’s Goldpaw Five To Midnight pleasing girl of good type with a lovely head & typical expression, well arched neck, correct shoulder placement & decent length to upperarm, good depth to forechest, well ribbed, adequate rear angulation, she’s in fit condition & good coat, moved true coming & going on an easy stride BOB.

NSDTR SY(2,1) 1.Dalton’s Rossettia Lady Marmalade at not quite 13mth this little lady has a lot going for her, pretty head with a real cheeky expression, she excels in front assembly, lovely tidy feet, adequate bone, good depth throughout, she’s so well balanced, correct tailset & carriage, strong quarters through to hocks that are well let down, lovely dense coat in fabulous condition, so sound & true on the move. BOB, shame she wasn’t there for the grp. O(4,3) 1. Surrall’s Danehaven Freshwater of good overall type she has a pleasing head with an inquisitive expression, ears well set, correct shoulder placement, good length of ribs, she too has good depth, well angulated strong quarters, she has a full dark coat, moved soundly just rolled a little due to carrying a little extra weight.

AmCS PG(1) 1.Morris’s Mycalleys Sirocco JW kind alert expression on this boy, well developed rounded skull, clean neck with a pleasing arch, correct shoulder placement & return of upperarm, plenty of depth to forechest, well ribbed, strong quarters with good turn of stifle, in full coat he moved out so well holding a good topline. O(1) 1.Morris & Jefferson’s Mycalleys Koko JW, a cracking girl from any angle & in immaculate coat condition, so feminine but has substance, divine melting expression, she is so balanced, super lay of shoulders, forelegs well under, pleasing depth throughout, muscular quarters with correct angulation, moved with great reach & drive covering the ground so efficiently. BOB & Grp 3.

ClSp SY(5,3) 1.Nesbitt’s Creeaark Austin from Chabrouille mature boy in overall pleasing condition, he has a somewhate serious expression which made me smile, he has a pleasant typical head with well set ears, strong neck, good front assembly & depth throughout, well ribbed, strong topline & lovely toned quarters which he used so well on the move, true coming & going wagging his tail as he went, a real happy chappy. BOB.

CSp SY(5,3) 1.Dolan’s Snowgate Shine On JW bl/r dog built on a good frame, lovely head with enough stop & a kind expression, he has a decent spring of rib & short strong loin, good width to stifle, moved out with good reach & a typical merry action. 2. Palmer’s Sandanca Lionheart to Colmeir tri boy with such a pleasant expression, built on bigger lines than 1 but still balanced, correct height to length ratio, good depth, moved well wagging his tail, just carrying a little too much weight today. PG(3,1) 1.Davies’s Annaside You Are My Sunshine pretty headed gold girl who has a lovely dark eye, shoulders well back with decent length of upperarm, correct body proportions with plenty of heart room, she did try to spoil her chances on the move but saw enough to assure me that she was a sound true mover with a good action. 2.Macfarlane’s Lochranza Celtic Ray b/t loved this boys head & expression, well boned but no way coarse, pleasing front assembly & decent depth throughout, moved soundly driving from his well constructed quarters, just not quite the overall condition of 1 today. O(5) 1.Bacon’s Timbric Doris Day JW quality, well blalanced bl/r bitch with an exquisite head & expression, strong clean neck into shoulders that are well laid, stands on super feet, she has a lovely spring of rib & pleasing depth throughout, strong well angulated quarters, she’s well toned throughout & the icing on the cake is the condition & texture of her gleaming coat, moves how her construction would suggest, efficient with reach & drive & that typical merry action, just loved her. Showed like a true professional in the grp, delighted to award her BOB & Grp1. 2.Watson’s Quettadene Stars Aligned over Bordercity JW most attractive blk, loved his head, kind dark eye, ears well set, clean muscular neck & another with pleasing front assembly, he has good depth throughout & strong well developed quarters, a cracking boy who moves so well, unlucky to meet 1. 3.Davis’s Annaside Winters Moon.

FSp PG(1)Hebburn & Lavericks Irisbel From Now On balanced blk boy of good type, masculine noble head with moderate stop, super depth to forechest, well placed shoulders & good length to ribcage, decent angles to hindquarters, in good coat & overall condition, he has such a happy disposition & never stopped wagging his tail, moved efficiently holding a strong topline. BOB.

SuSp PG(1) 1.McGeachie’s Malvecmogs Lady Of The Lake at Klangall a younger girl who has decent head proportions with a sweet appealing expression, strong neck, good depth throughout, well boned, good width to her quarters, correct set to tail, moves away well but not as together coming towards, holds a decent topline in profile. BOB.

WSS PG(3,2) 1. Gibson’s Ferndel Rossa a at Cadehill a pretty young lady with an endearing expression, clean balanced outline with good angulation fore & aft, well ribbed & adequate depth to forechest, pleasing width to 2nd thigh & well muscled throughout, moved on an easy efficient stride wagging her well carried tail. O(1) 1. Gibson’s Dearham Dilys of Cadehill my notes say ‘typical old fashioned type who cries out wss’ she has substance throughout but still so feminine, pretty head with a dark expressive eye, she has the best of fronts, shoulders well back & a good length of upperarm, plenty of heart room & correct body proportions throughout, she’s in super condition for her 8yrs & drives round the ring from her strong quarters, such a lovely sound girl BOB.

SWD PG(2) 1.Thompson’s Cooishka Chasing Rainbows still a young boy but so well balanced & maturing well, he has a typical head & expressive eyes, short strong neck, shoulders well placed & tight at the elbow, good spring of rib & depth of brisket, moderately angulated quarters, coat of good texture in fit condition, moved true on a good even stride. BOB. 2.Thompson’s Prize lands A Bit Of Fancy from Chanderhill sound little bitch on the move & has good balance & breed type, sweet expression on a head of pleasing proportions, unfortunately has had a recent fright & couldn’t get near her, hope she gets her confidence back. O(1) 1.Thompson’s Cooishka Girl From Mars well made pretty girl with lots to like, a lot of similar remarks as her brother, excels in front assembly & well balanced throughout, was out moved in the challenge for BOB by her sibling.

AVIBRGD O(1) 1.Leitch’s Oljafi Angel’s Dream a well balanced striking Barbet who I was quite taken with, super alert expression on a feminine head with well set ears, short strong neck, lovely length & slope to upperarm, well sprung ribs, firm strong topline, short strong through loin, moderately angulated quarters, coat of good length & pleasing texture, well muscled she moves so true & efficiently covering plenty of ground, BIR & couldn’t deny her Grp 4, delighted to see her awarded BIRIS.

AVGD P(10,7) 1.Walker & Robert’s Seaheart Friday at Gloi attractive 7mth FCR, typical head with dark almond shaped eyes & a cheeky expression, well placed shoulders, adequate depth for a baby, tidy feet, moderate hind angulation, beautiful black glossy coat completed the picture, she moves well on a good stride & correct tail carriage just showing a hint of puppy exuberance which I loved. 2.Robinson’s Baricia Bella D’oro 9mth old well balanced GR dog who has such a handsome head & super pigment, pleasing front assembly, well boned & tight cat like feet, good depth to forechest, well ribbed, good turn of stifle & width to 2nd thigh, steady mover for a baby, just preferred 1 coming towards me. 3.Jakin’s Cool fin Baltic Turn The Page. J(11,9) 1.Morrow’s Ruembers Rose To Fame this young lab is so pretty & has good dark pigmentation, strong neck, correct front assembly, has plenty of heart room & short coupling, adequately angulated hind quarters tail well set, in good coat, she’s balanced throughout & as such moves so soundly coming & going, pleased to later award her PGrp 2. 2. Repeat 2nd from AVP. PG(6,3) 1.Wright’s Palton Platino mature upstanding GR who has a super head & melting expression, clean over neck & shoulders, pleasing depth in front, ribs well back with good spring, strong quarters with correct angulation, in super condition this boy out moved the other 2 in this class. 2.Holmes’s Amirene Innocence Lol pretty cream GR bitch with kind expressive eyes, shoulders well back & good length of upperarm, adequate angulation to rear quarters, strong through hock, moved steadily holding her topline. 3.Morrow’s Serengoch’s Nine To Five at Ruembers’s. V(14,7) 1.Wright’s Palton Pavarotti 8yr old GR who has a captivating soft expression on his masculine head, he is so well balanced, pleasing front assembly, well sprung ribs, good depth throughout, pleasing turn of stifle on his strong quarters, well boned & stood on tight feet, his appealing dark coat was in fabulous condition & well muscled throughout he moved with purpose & drive with a faultless footfall. 2.Robson’s ShCh Nemrac Connie at Robricci JW ShCm at 10 yrs old this gorgeous girl is amazing, so well put together, typical aristocratic feminine head with a kind expressive eyes, good length of ribs & short strong loin enabling her to hold a strong clean topline on the move, she’s in fit condition which showed in her movement. 3. Hardcastle & Bradley’s ShCh Vizslanya Sziena JW ShCex OSW.

GDGrp 1. C.Sp 2. Foster’s Eau My Gold V.D Corner Brook for Auristela (impNLD) JW a cracking GR bitch who has the most striking head & expression, super over her neck & shoulders, so well balanced throughout, in fabulous coat & fit condition, she is quality through & through, moves effortlessly on a good stride carrying her tail well. 3. AmCS. 4. Barbet.

PGrp 1.Rayner & Maskell’s Enjager Elegance for Brown bank this well balanced Weimaraner bitch appealed for type, balance & soundness, she is typical in head, femininity plenty of substance, so together for her 9mths showing reach & drive & so true coming & going. 2.R Rise To Fame. 3.Foster’s Auristela Ginger Rogers well balanced GR who oozes breed type, she has the sweetest expression, holds a strong topline & carries herself so well on the move. 4. Bracco.