Mid Western Gundog Society

Mid Western Gundog Society Premier Open Show 29th June 2025

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Judge - Jane Johnson (Tarnlaikers)

Thank you to the organisers, stewards and exhibitors for a very enjoyable show. Despite being a very hot day all efforts were made to look after everybody. I was really pleased with my quality entry of Tollers, the standard of youngsters was high giving lots of promise for the future.

Puppy Dog (1)

1.Ryder Mrs A Shorrocks Game Changer At Finnkova, 8 month lighter shade of orange and white d pup presented in good coat and condition. Clean cut head, friendly expression. Head of good proportion, masculine slight wedge, tight lip, correct eye shape and colour blending well. Medium triangular ears well set. Strong neck, good lay of shoulder. Straight front columns, forechest developing, good length to upper arm. Elbows neatly in. Good depth to chest and spring of rib. Strong back and decent width across the loin. Good bend of stifle. Moves true in all directions, would like to see tail up and moving more but it was a very hot day. Really liked this pup for age, lovely balance and strength with a soft nature. Should have a bright future. BP

Yearling Dog (3)

Mixed shapes and sizes in this class, still developing.

1.Morgan & Hall Mrs A & Mrs G Arthundur Flame Of Anor 12 month medium sized d Typical wedge shape head, good eye, correct bite. Well set ears. Good spring of rib, deep chest, good length of upper arm. Straight front. Short back, correct tail set. Tight feet. Nicely balanced outline.

2.Barker Mrs P Coedhelyg Ho Tee Machine 15 month d slightly wedge shaped masculine head, presented in thick close fitting jacket. Longer cast heavier type different to 1. Tight lip, correct bite. Plenty of bone, neat feet. Good spring to ribs, strong along the back and loin. Good bend of stifle. Tail well set and used on the go around. This young man has a lovely friendly disposition and moves with ease covering the ground effortlessly. Unlucky to come against 1 today.

3rd Shore Briztollie I Have A Dream

Graduate Dog (4) Another very mixed class

1.Ryder Mrs A Shorrocks Game Changer At Finnkova

2.Minshull Ms E D Cedarlake Golden Hind

2 year old d with very dark red coat, markings in all the correct places including a small blaze. Lively and friendly expression on a wedge shaped head of good proportions. Eye colour blending to coat. Triangular ears set well and of good proportions, good width of skull for age. Well muscled dog with pleasing front assembly and overall good proportions. Strong neck, well ribbed, deep chest. Used his tail enthusiastically.

3.Shore Mrs J Briztollie I Have A Dream

Post Graduate Dog (2)

1.Minshull Ms E D Cedarlake Golden Hind

2.Ryder Mrs A Arthundur Dream Come True At Finnkova

4 year old d orange jacket. Masculine head of good proportions. Almond shaped eyes colour blending well to coat. Soft friendly expression, wedge shaped head with slightly rounded skull, triangular ears set neatly. Good neck, strong back, slightly longer cast than 1. Enough bone. Good width across loin. Coat of correct texture. Tail carried well providing a typical Toller outline. Unfortunately not as positive on the move today as 1

Open Dog (1)

1.Smyth Mr D Camusmor Mak Siccar

Just shy of 3 this masculine d is coming in to his own now. Masculine head, broad,slightly rounded skull. Neat triangular ears. Almond eyes blending well to the coat, correct bite. Strong neck of good length that can look a little stuffy for the heavy ruff. Well laid shoulder, ribs well sprung, deep chest. In full coat beautifully presented. Solid muscular dog coming alive on the move, accurate in all directions. Although stood alone worthy of place and pleased to award BOB.

Puppy Bitch (1)

1.How Mr C & Mrs K Sawbridge Cairdeas

10 month b at top end for size orange b. Well balanced, good spring of rib, elbows in. Well developed body for age. Super feminine head with lovely soft expression, triangular well set ears, muzzle of good proportions, tight lip. Strong back, fluid on the move, a little longer on the hock, good bend of stifle. Coat not come in properly yet, still at the changing stage. Look forward to seeing this one in the future, has it all to come.

Yearling Bitch (2)

Difficult decision here as both litter sisters and so alike

1.Hunt Ms P, West Miss I & Mcdowell Mrs S Wakaduze Dotame

Pretty and feminine 15 m b well developed for age. A sweet enchanting expression, nothing overdone here. Strong neck, great shoulder placement, good depth to body, strong back. Coat about to blow but still holding on. Powered around the ring foot perfect with the trademark Toller tail waving. RBOB

2.Thatcher & Robbins Miss L & Mr M Wakaduze Duwamish

Litter sister to 1, Similar points apply as 1, So alike. Head a little broader and slightly more rounded. A subtle difference in coat colour, this one having more coppery tones and a little darker red. Not quite as mature yet as her sister in body and coat. Well muscled steady true mover. Lost out on maturity and coat today only.

Graduate Bitch - no entries

Post Graduate Bitch - no entries

Open Bitch (2)

1.McDowell Mrs S Wakaduze Wapa

Larger b fully mature 7 year old. Very attractive head strong yet feminine with soft expression. Well set ears of medium size. Strongly made throughout. Strong neck, good lay of shoulder. Well sprung rib, well off for bone. Unfortunately shedding her coat fast on the day. Steady mover.

2.How & Farley Mr C & Mrs K Sawbridge Lochbuie

4 year old compact b smaller size than 1. Feminine head, eyes blending to coat, good ear set. Strongly made, solid body of good depth. Good spring of rib. Standing on straight forelegs. Rich red coat. Carrying a little extra weight today. Lively brisk mover. Just preferred head of 1.