National Gundog Association

A lovely entry at this well organised and popular show. I was very pleased with my top winners. 

Puppy Dog (2, 1abs)

1st Moontorn Drops of Jupiter with Fecimus (Miss A & Mr J & Miss A Macbain & Harrison & Bellamy)

Well presented 9 month old, developing along the right lines with no exaggerations. Pleasing head which will get even better as he matures, low set ears, straight front of good width. Developing well in chest. He has good width to his quarters and super rear angulation. Moved well here. 

Junior Dog (2,1)

1st Bumblecorn Quest (Mrs L & Mr P Stevens)

Well boned b/w just out of puppy. Good head with plenty of work around his eyes. Lovely reach of neck and straight front legs. In good coat. Carrying plenty of body and needs to settle on the move to do himself justice. 

Graduate Dog (1)

1st Peasblossom Eros (Miss P Watts)

Just out of junior and full of promise. Well proportioned head with kind expression and good eye colour. Strong neck of good length leads to nicely sloping shoulders. Well ribbed back with firm top line. Plenty of rear angulation, he has a good tail set. Moved well showing drive from behind. 

Post Graduate Dog (3,1)

1st Eastriding Royal Gold (Mrs K Jenkinson)

Lovely type and balance through. Well proportioned head with kind expression. Straight front of correct width. Well ribbed back and strong over his loins. He has good rear angulation and correct tail set. The better mover in this class. 

2nd Gleadsbury Mad About The Boy JW (Mrs C A House)

Another pleasing l/w boy with lovely head and super feet. He is strong in neck with good width and depth to his chest giving balance to his body. Moderate rear angulation. 

Limit Dog (4,2)

1st Beresford Stand N' Stare JW (Mrs T E Topliss)

Presented a lovely outline in profile and plenty to like on closer inspection. Well shaped head with good backskull, kind eyes and low set ears. He has a strong neck of good length which fits well into nicely sloping shoulders. Straight and tidy in front, his elbows are well tucked in. He is well ribbed back has a firm top line. Good rear angulation. He was carrying plenty of coat and carried his tail correctly on the move. 

2nd Peasblossom Brogan at Gaolachcara (Ms Stevenson)

Pleasing 3 year old with stronger but balanced head. His neck is of good length and leads to straight front of good width and elbows nicely tucked in. Level top line. He has good width to his quarters and well turned stifles. Correct tail set. Just preferred the depth of body of the winner but still plenty to like here. 

Open Dog (6,1)

1st Sh Ch Sandylands Stand N Deliver (Mrs T E Topliss) 

My star today. This five year old must now be at his best. Nothing to dislike here and nothing out of place. He has a well-balanced head with good stop and typical expression with good eye colour. Muscular neck of good length leads to well laid shoulders and a front of good width. Well proportioned body with length of rib and short firm couplings. He is firm and level in top line and correct set on of tail. Well developed quarters with width to his thighs and hocks are well let down. Well presented and moving to advantage. His overall qualities took him to the CC and later to Best of Breed. 

2nd Su/dk Ch Daenerys Catching Fire at Dexbenella (Mrs Wm & Mr Sp & Mr L Walker & Walker & Nicklin)

Lighter made through but still so swell put together and balanced. Well shaped head with good eye shape and low set ears. Good front assembly with sloping shoulders and good bone. Well ribbed back. He has plen ty of rear angulation and width to his second thigh. Moved well in profile , A worthy Champion and my RCC winner today. 

3rd Sh Ch Chanangel Yorkshire Ale with Bethersden JW (Mr G & Mrs S Tolladay)

Special Beginners (2,0)

1st Peasblossom Eros winner of graduate still moving well. 

2nd Forgespring Fool Me Once (Mrs El Stephens)

Two year old b/w girl with a balanced head, well shaped eyes and a correct bite. Not as forward as the male here and needing more coat to complete the picture. 

Veteran Bitch (3,1)

1st Gleadsbury Dynamite (Mrs C A House)

This 8 year old lady is so honest and well put together without exaggeration. She has a good fornt with elbows lying close to her chest. Good angulation front and rear. She moved steady and true both ways. Best Veteran.

2nd Cobhay Fancy Phlox (Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P Williams & Toublic)

Another tidy veteran showing plenty of quality. Straight well boned front legs. Balanced in body with moderate angulation and holding her top line correctly. She moved well enough but not the accuracy of footfall of the winner. 

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1st Tiroen Talk to The Paw (Mr N S & Mrs R E Cox)

This 7 month girl was definitely full of life and brought enthusiasm to her class. Well grown with good eyes and low set ears. She has a balanced head which will get even better as she matures. Good length of neck. She is well ribbed back. Plenty of rear angulation and carrying her tail well on the move. It will be interesting to see how she develops. 

Puppy Bitch (2,0)

1st Moontorn Dare to Dream with Dexbenella (Mrs Wm & Mr Sp & Miss A Walker & Walker & Bellamy)

What a super youngster who really impressed today for her overall quality and type. Well developed for her 9months and so well constructed. She has a balanced head with plenty of work around the eyes and good length of muzzle. Good length of neck with straight front and well laid shoulders. Good length of rib and firm short couplings give a balanced body. Good rear angulation. She moved out really well. Just lacked the maturity for top honours today but surely this is a matter of time. Best Puppy. 

2nd Eastriding Gold Dust (Mrs K Jenkinson)

Another with plenty to admire, just not as together on the move as the winner but should have a bright future. Lovely head with good eyes and low set ears. She is well boned and balanced in body. Well angulated quarters and good width of thigh. Needs to settle to do herself full justice. 

Junior Bitch (1,0)

1st Calvdale Lizzie Stark (Mr & Mrs M Calvert)

Just out of puppy and presented in first class order. Lovely outline and good to go over. She has a good head with plenty of stop and low set ears. Strong neck leads to well boned straight front legs and nicely sloping shoulders. Level top line and good width to her quarters. She has a correct tail set, good turn of stifle and hocks are well let down. She moved well here. Very promising indeed.

Novice Bitch (1,0)

1st Dexbenella Dream Dancer (Mrs D Murdoch)

Finely made, approaching 2 years. She has well shaped eyes, a straight front, good reach of neck and length of ribs. Would prefer to see her moved a little slower.

Graduate Bitch (5,1),

1st Eastriding Royal Style (Mrs K Jenkinson)

Won this tricky class on her movement. Looked well standing with correct head and well proportioned body. She has good angulation front and rear. Good width to her ribs and is firm in topline. She moved out well carrying her tail correctly. 

2nd Meonstoke Wild Cherry at Harvancourt (Miss T & Mrs J Turvey & Murray)

Another well-constructed 2 year old. Feminine, well-shaped head with low set ears. She is balanced in body with level top line and well turned stifles. She needs to fill out in chest a little. Moved well enough here. Close up. 

3rd Dexbenella Believin Dreams at Derrindee (Miss D De Carteret)

Post Graduate Bitch (1,0)

1st Loxbourne Hustle and Bustle Ir Jch (Mrs M Hydon)

Nothing over done here. A true and honest 3 year old l/w. Good head with correct back skull, good length of muzzle and work around her eyes. She has a straight front and well laid shoulders. Plenty of rear angulation, I would not want any more! She moved true both ways and was in good body and coat. 

Limit Bitch (7,0)

1st Beresford Stand On Ceremony JW (Mrs T E Topliss)

What a lovely girl to go over, contending for top honours today. She presents a clean balanced outline when stood and does not disappoint on the move. Lovely head and expression. Straight front of good width. She has well laid shoulders and is well ribbed back. Strong over the quarters with good angulation. Moved to advantage. 

2nd Annavah Ablaze (Miss L & Mrs P & Mrs A Havard & Havard & Corbett)

Well presented girl with much to like about her. A little rangier than the winner but well balanced through. Pleasing head with good ear placement. Good reach of neck with sloping shoulders and very nice feet. She has good width and depth to her chest. She too moved well. 

3rd Daenerys Girl On Fire at Dexbenella JW (Mr L E Nicklin)

Open Bitch (5,0) A super class with quality all of the way down to the end of the line. 

1st Sh Ch Trimere Time Flys (Mrs A Corbett)

My CC winner, pushed hard by the next generation! Has maturity type and balance. Well balanced head that has plenty of shape round her eyes and retains that femininity. Well boned front of good width. She has good width and depth to her chest and is firm over the couplings. Good width to her quarters with well developed thigh muscles and lovely turn of stifle. Hocks are well let down. She moved well and was turned out in good body and presented in good coat. Pleased to add another CC to her collection. 

2nd Sh Ch Sandylands Send The Roses (Mr E & Mrs E Casey & Jayes)

Another out of the top drawer. She has so many of the virtues of the winner with a super head, neck and shouders. She is balanced in body and strong over the quarters. She was presented in good coat and super condition. Just thought the winner had the edge on the move today. RCC in strong competition. Another worthy Champion. 

3rd Sh Ch Carlyquinn Winter Storm JW (Mrs H Cokell)