Exeter & County Canine Society

Exeter & County Canine Society Premier Open Show

Saturday 13th September 2025

Retriever (Labrador)

Puppy (2,2)

Post Graduate (5,2)

1 Magnavalleys Mimosa (Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett), Nice to see a good chocolate. This bitch had a feminine, balanced head with kind eye and ears set back. Clean, powerful neck into level topline, leading to her waggily otter tail. Barrel ribcage and good bone to round feet that were well arched. Well let down hock and well muscled all over. Found her to have super angulation both ends and her movement reflected this. Best mover overall. BOB

2 Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge (Mrs B S Jeffery), Fully grown black boy with masculine head and dark eye. Strong neck, well set on with barrelled ribcage. Good bone and tight feet. Adequate in angulation and correct otter tail. Movement not as secure going away as in profile.

Limit (2,0)

1 Trendlewood Long Time Comin at Pudleigh JW (Mr H J & Mrs I J Evans), Yellow dog who didn’t stop wagging his tail. Attractive head and kind eye. Good bone and very well muscled, in excellent condition. Super parallel mover fore and rear. RBOB

2 Carpenny Padraig (Mrs L A Bond), Black dog with broad masculine head and kindly dark eye. Correct ear and expression. Neat, tight feet. He was longer in body proportions and tended to drop his topline. Happy waggy tail but his movement was a bit erratic today.

Open (5,3)

1 Carpenny Halshimoor Delicious (ai) (Mrs J A Fishlock), Yellow bitch with feminine head, dark pigment and eyes. She has a well set on neck with adequate bone and angulation. Good coat with correct softer undercoat. Moved neatly and parallel but felt she could benefit by going a little bit faster with a bit more power and a more ground covering action.

2 Magnavalleys over The Moon (Mr D R & Mrs S J Kennett), Black boy who looked a picture standing but became a complete livewire when I went to ‘go over’ him. He is masculine with a balanced head and good bone but along with his erratic movement, it was tricky to assess him fully.

Irish Setter

Puppy (2,0)

So difficult to separate these two sisters who were both so ring ready and delightful.

1 Polmennor Pandora (Mrs A R Roberts), Slightly smaller of the two at this stage, but they were very similar. I liked her head with those appealing dark eyes, parallel planes and deep, broad muzzle which matched the length of the oval skull. This one won on her profile movement for me as so often in Setter puppies they just look all over the place and remind me of Bambi, these two were remarkably ‘together’ but this one was smoother and more free flowing in profile today. BP

2 Polmennor Spice of Life (Mrs A R Roberts), so many of the above remarks to this lovely puppy too. Lovely set on of neck and beautiful ears like her sister. But she was just a little un-coordinated with the front legs on the go round.

Special Yearling (2,0)

1 Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara JW (Mrs S Pym), Very straight coated boy who was very well muscled and a free parallel mover. His head was attractive with parallel planes, dark eyes and pigment. Strong, muscular neck led to firm topline which sloped gently. Tight elbows and strong ribcage without protruding. RBOB

2 Henaleas Go West at Teignestuary (S M & N W Full), Attractive head to this dog with parallel planes, slight curve to skull, nice dark eye and correct ears. Nice arched feet. Had a true racy look about him but lifted his front legs slightly too much on moving and would prefer him to attain a more free flowing gait.

Post Graduate (4,1)

1 Redclyst Sibelius (Mr D G & Mrs P A Pike), In good coat and feathering with nice angulation. Well set on neck and good ears. Would prefer more defined stop. Well arched feet. Demonstrated parallel movement and was best mover in class in profile.

2 Sheldonite It Takes Two Baby (Mrs J Macdonald), Another in good coat. Loved his strong neck. Head demonstrated parallel planes with eyes of good colour and well placed ears. Nicely arched feet. Front movement a little high.

Limit (2,0)

1 Redclyst Pershing (Miss H, Mr M, Mr D G & Mrs P A Henderson, Szwajkowski & Pike), Very attractive and glamourous type. Attractive head with obvious stop and occiput. Neck well set on. A mature boy who moved very well.

2 Redclyst Head Full of Dreams (Mrs J Macdonald), Masculine head of correct shape with dark eyes and well set ears. Correct dentition. In good coat with good feathering and small arched feet. Neck in to topline looked a picture. Would prefer straighter front legs and more evenness on the move.

Open (2,0)

1 Redclyst Maximus VW (Mrs J Macdonald), Mature and masculine, really looking the part today in full coat with all the feathers. Such a masculine head with the slight curve across the skull showing the occiput and stop with clear parallel planes and square muzzle. Going grey but at 8 years old to be expected and still had dark pigment and in top condition. Long shoulders, outstanding mover in all directions. BOB

2 Redclyst Pasha (Miss H & Mr M Henderson & Szwajkowski), Looks lovely standing in profile, just a little close in hocks, which showed in his rear movement. Good in head and through neck to topline. Lovely coat and overall, a nice dog.

English Setter

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Culverwell Touch of Fortune at Wolmersdon (Rainey), Balanced head, broad and wide muzzle and curve to skull. Tight, arched feet. Balanced in angulation and fluid mover. Very nice bitch, just up against stiff competition today. RBOB

Open (1,0)

1. Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW ( Osman), Looks a picture standing in profile. Gorgeous head with balanced muzzle and skull. Long, elegant neck. Good ribcage development throughout and well rounded stifle. Good muscle throughout and well conditioned coat. BOB

Retriever (Flatcoated)

268. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 539 - Flatcharm Mr Heckles for Benoveor (Mrs V & Miss H & Mrs J Mcilwaine & Mcilwaine & Reynolds) Handled by a very young lady who I discovered was only 7 and she coped beautifully with this very lively puppy. Nice male head with black pigment and dark eye. Good bone for size. In excellent coat and condition. Did manage to freestand 4 square and had a lovely outline with good topline and moved surprisingly well. Best tight feet. BP

2ND 530 - Clandrift Funky Angel (Mrs V Bowen). Very lively girl and less mature at the moment. Nice bone for size, stands with good topline. Would prefer tighter feet. Just needs some time to come in to her own.

3RD 531 - Clandrift Make It Funky (Mrs V Bowen)

269. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Special Yearling

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 543 - Kenleap Midnight Hudson (Mrs D J Webb), Quite a tall dog with adequate bone and neat feet. Dark eyes blending in to coat with good pigment and good topline. He was unexaggerated and a happy, waggily tail and moved very smoothly. To win this class.

2ND 542 - Genswin Sharp Dressed Man (Mrs M & Mr I Trotter), Attractive head and well set on neck in to good topline. Well angulated boy, although his rear could look rather over angulated. Nice tight feet and moved smoothly wagging his tail.

3RD 533 - Fairwinds Flowertot (Miss H Holden)

270. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Post Graduate

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 541 - Dymexe My Cherie Amour JW (Mr M R & Mrs D P Moxey), Looked very nice in profile but would prefer a straighter front. She was a happy mover with good turn of stifle and in good coat. Well muscled. Showed her personality.

271. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Limit

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 538 - Montegrino Pied Piper for Saffdales JW (Mrs R Mccammick), Very pretty bitch with an attractive head. Liked the flow of her neck in to topline, thought she had good bone, spring of rib and nice stifle. She didn’t show the reach I was looking for on her front movement and she was a total livewire and full of energy.

272. Retriever (Flat Coated) - Open

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

These two boys really looked the part standing in this class, both were lovely movers and I was really splitting hairs here!

1ST 529 - Ch Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW Kcwgc Sgwc ShCEx OSW (Mrs V Bowen), Loved his masculine but correct head, thought he had adequate bone for his size. His strong neck flowed into his topline perfectly. He had the best front and feet was very well muscled and exuded happiness with his forever waggy tail. BOB

2ND 537 - Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac JW Sgwc ShCEx OSW (Mrs S May), This boy was in profuse coat and had slightly more bone, also good in topline and well muscled. Another lovely head but slightly narrower in front. Enthusiastic throughout. RBOB

Retriever (Golden)

241. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1ST 461 - Seruilia Society Girl (Mrs G Hewitson) BP, well grown and well schooled girl. Stood on neat cat like feet and good bone. Neck flowed well in to topline and she moved well. BP

2ND 448 - Andesine Ray of Light (Ms D Anstey), Very pretty bitch with kind alert almond shaped eyes. Good bone and angulation. Mid gold in colour. Neat feet.

3RD 450 - Seruilia Sunbeam (Ms D Anstey)

242. Retriever (Golden) - Special Yearling

Entries: 12 Absentees: 3

1ST 476 - Ramchaine A Red Rose (Mrs J & Mrs C Scuffle & Ennis Van Maren), Cream bitch with balanced, feminine head. Nice dome to skull, good stop and kind, alert, intelligent eyes with dark pigment. Good topline and tail set, neat cat like feet. Overall balance and best mover in class.

2ND 457 - Steval Sandman (Mrs Sd & Mr Ck Fry), Male who is darker in colour. He has a masculine head with kind, alert expression. Breadth to skull and good stop. Good topline and tail carriage. Neat catlike feet and good bone for size but would prefer slightly more length of leg for balance.

3RD 469 - Putjade Perran by Gwyngala JW (Mrs S L Main)

243. Retriever (Golden) - Post Graduate

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 477 - Kadaka Krumpet JW (Mrs A E Smyth) Really balanced bitch, mid gold in colour and looked a picture in profile. Attractive, feminine head with perfect proportions of skull and muzzle. Correct ear set. Strong, muscular neck well set on to level topline and good tail carriage. Straight front with good bone and round, catlike feet. Such an easy mover. BOB

2ND 464 - Klassical Legacy from Double Gold among Gillansgold (Imp Nld) (Mr & Mrs A Hurrell), Masculine boy with adequate bone for size. Good pigment, eye colour and shape. Round cat like feet. Level top line leading to correct tail set and carriage. Moved ok.

3RD 474 - Trebell Thea Into Enthral (Mrs J Pike)

244. Retriever (Golden) - Limit

Entries: 7 Absentees: 4

1ST 481 - Aurgentious Ros An Gwel (Mrs P & Mr A Winsor-Williams & Williams), Very attentive mid gold bitch who was in between coats which affected the look of her profile so hands on was important here to feel that topline especially. Pretty with kind expression. Cat like feet. Fluid movement with especially nice reach and she did enough to win the class and I did quite fall for her, but she paid the price for that lack of coat.

2ND 463 - Kadaka Kaos at Gillansgold (Mr & Mrs A Hurrell), Darker gold, mature boy. Handsome boy starting to look very distinguished. He was well off for bone with cat like feet. Strong neck in to topline and good ribbing. Well turned stifle, good pasterns and a lovely mover.

3RD 455 - Fulvia Just Magic at Jandeburn (Mrs D Fenn)

245. Retriever (Golden) - Open

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 465 - Fairwinds in Space Man JW (Mrs S & Miss M Lewis), Upstanding pale cream male who looks excellent in profile. Well conditioned straight coat. He has a dark eye which is kind and appealing, head is strong. Good bone and feet but front is a bit close. Moves smoothly with good tail carriage. RBOB

2ND 456 - Gillbryan Fairy Cake (Mrs L M & Mrs J Fleming & Scuffle), Very moderate bitch with good topline, tail set and carriage. Very feminine, she moved very fluidly but appeared a little down on pasterns and just needs a bit more zest.

3RD 471 - Creekside Hand in Hand at Saffdales (Mrs R Mccammick)

Yvonne Burchell (Tivalake)