Bournemouth Canine Association

Thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge and their hospitality. Thanks to my steward Nicky. 

Chinese Crested. Junior (2) 1st, BOB BPIB, Kirkwoods Helydon Zkitto Zkatto, attractive eye catching puppy that I judged a few months ago, so was interested to see how she is developing, balanced feminine head with clean cheeks and tight lips, used her ears well, alert and attentive, broad chest with depth of brisket, sound rear and hare feet, little loose in undercarriage today but her overall quality took her to top awards, moved with flowing drive, excellent skin. 2nd Kirkwoods Helydon Zazy Zachery, litter brother that I also judged previously and he is still a character and not as settled as sister on the move. Up to size. Masculine head, dark eyes. Holds pleasing outline, firm back, has deep brisket, well rounded rear and good length to body, again excellent smooth skin and lovely plumes. 

Post Grad, (1) Hampsons PP Zerachiel all eyes on me, pretty petite girl, fine boned, cute head with soft dark eyes, used ears well, needs to develop in body, happy mover, little out of coat. Open (4.2a) 1st Hampsons PP Cefndaidi Emelia, happy chap, nice head but would prefer leaner cheeks, dark eyes and nose with tight lips, fine boned, moved with drive holding outline and high tail, coat a bit woolly. 2nd Woods Dean Laceylou Chiquitita at Deecosta, 13 years old and showing a few signs of age. Feminine head, dark eyes, deep brisket and balanced body, not too happy on the move and skin bit rough to the touch in places. 

English Setters. Junior (3, 1a) 1st and BOB Wynne Evans Droveborough one love, won this class on her more positive movement than the puppy. Feminine head with plenty of brain room, long clean neck, good depth of chest, strong muscular rear and second thighs. Moved soundly holding firm topline , needs bit more coat to complete the picture. 2nd BPIB Danks and Swannels Alolfrana all night party, promising tri girl, balanced head with strong muzzle, pleasing outline, in lovely coat, tended to pace in the class but later in puppy group moved better so was in my shortlist. Post Grad 0.

Open (2) .1st Salmons Gillancette bright star, masculine all through, head little heavy in skull, deep strong muzzle, long neck and body well developed, strong muscular rear, silky coat, moved freely. 2nd Danks & Littlechilds Ravensett Allegra with Alolfrana, thought would be my winner but not not cooperating with handler, feminine balanced girl, firm topline and correct tailset, in lovely coat and condition. 

GSP. 1st and BOB Serpas Winterwell starry night at Mylanuka jw, Have judged before and interested to see how she has come on. Beautiful feminine head, lovely expression , well balanced body, good neck and shoulders, deep chest, strong loin, moved well holding outline and pipped kennel mate to BOB.

Open. (3) Serpas and Grahams Winterwell Tubby Tompkin from Nyrilam JW, Also judged before when he pipped kennel mate for BOB but today wasn’t quite as together on the move as her. Masculine well balanced dog, lovely head with soft eyes, good through body and also strong rear and loin, in good muscular condition. 2nd Russells Fraulynway Lightning bolt JW. Larger dog, masculine all through, preferred toplines and body proportions of the winners, balanced head, clean neck, in muscular condition , nicely handled. 3rd Mapes Agdenusher Mulberry.

Lagottos, What a delightful breed this is, such fun characters. Puppy, (,1a) 1st and BPIB, PG3. Bishop and Norburys Bedeslea fifth of November. Cheeky chappy who has a pleasing square outline and balanced head proportions, soft expressive eyes, short neck leading to well laid shoulders, strong rear quarters, in good coat, moved effortlessly and a bit more positive than his sister. 2nd Norbury and Bishops Bedeslea remember remember. Feminine version of her brother, also has lovely head of good proportions, expressive eyes, short neck, deep brisket, strong rear, moved holding outline, good coat. Expect these 2 change places. 

Junior repeat puppy. Open (3,1a) 1st and BOB, G3, Norburys Bedeslea Pradasphere JW. These 2 were both quality girls and was splitting hairs between them. Saw afterwards are sisters. Gorgeous head, correct planes, very feminine, good body , deep brisket, compact feet, well muscled up, moved holding topline, in great coat and condition and fully deserved a group place as full of show attitude. 2nd Bishops Bedeslea prada linear rossa.unlucky to meet sister today, she is very similar to 1st , also has lovely feminine head, expressive eyes,good body and well muscles rear, presents a balanced compact outline, attentive to handler , moved freely, 

FLAT COATS. Post grad (2). 1st Bowens Clandriff Funky angel JW, Classy young girl who scored in body and construction, liked her head as typical of the breed and has soft eye and expression, good deep chest, well ribbed with short loin, strong second thighs and moved freely. In challenge just preferred topline of her brother. 2nd Fresles and Knox Gemswin angel in blue jeans, lighter in frame than 1st and not the rib and chest yet of her yet .Pleasing head and neck. Nicely handled, happy on the move whilst maintaining topline. In good coat and condition. Open (1) 1st and BOB Bowens Clandrift make it funky JW, brother of pg winner, and similar remarks but all masculine. Moulded head with kind eye and expression, Well off for bone, good front and rear, moved with drive whilst holding topline and wagging tail. 

Pointers.Quality entry. Puppy abs. Grad (4). 1st and BOB Barhams Droveborough witchy woman JW, pretty l/w girl who took this class and BOB on her positive movement, feminine head of good proportions, kind eye, long neck leads to well laid shoulders and deep chest and ribbing, holds graceful outline moving and stacked, well muscled up. 2nd Kennedys Droveborough black magic jw, sister to 1st, again very similar in body and outline, not as positive on move today but well made balanced girl with feminine head and expression, also well muscled up and has classic outline. 3rd Cardiffs Tenshilling lets pretend with prosperity. Post grad (4, 1a) 1st Swannels Sharnphilly black abbott jw, impressive b/w lad,classic outline, balanced all through, long neck leading to well laid shoulders and well ribbed, strong second thigh and good hocks, moved with drive but was just pipped to BOB as I felt she had that extra zip today, but close up. 2nd Kennedys Droveborough Hells bells jw, pretty b/w girl, feminine head, long neck, not quite the front of 1st for me, but presents a balanced outline, bit scatty at times on the move but when settled did cover the ground. Open abs. 

Italian Spinone. I was asked to be the replacement judge on the day. 

Grad(2) 1st Mayne and Andersons Michiamo vivvy wizz. Handsome lad, presented a picture of power and strength, liked his head and expression, pronounced occiput , deep chest with good spring of rib, balanced in body, once settled moved well, 2nd Anstis Affilato play with fire. Masculine head with good planes and pronounced occiput, nice expression and large nose, little larger than 1st and not quite as positive on move but a lovely lad. In good coat. 

Post grad (1) 1st Coldwells Lucoru Perpetual spring. Feminine balanced girl who has pleasing outline, good head with deep muzzle, soft eyes and big nose, deep chest and good ribbing, moved with drive. 

Open, (3. 1a) What a quality class. 1st, BOB, G1, Glen and Knowles Sh Ch Bessalone peaky blinders. Veteran dog who presented a lovely outline stacked and moving, masculine head of good proportions with soft eye and big nose, balanced body with deep chest, tight elbows and strong rear assembly, moved with drive and style and topped a strong group later, In fabulous coat and condition. Heard after he has 22 CCS. 2nd Anderson and Maynes Sh Ch Annilann Temptress del Michiamo JW. Quality girl and worthy champion too, close up to 1st but felt today he had edge on movement, balanced feminine head, with deep muzzle, spongy nose and melting expression, powerful body and strong bone, well laid shoulders, deep chest and muscular croup. Moved well holding outline. 

AVNSC Gundog. Puppy 1st BP, Linds IWS, Kenaspire Athena , cute puppy, nice head but eye bit light, long low set ears, good angles front and rear, large round feet, moved well for age, soft crispy curls. Nicely handled. Has time on her side.

Open, (3, 2a) 1st and BNSC, Bradleys Nyllaup Oregon sunshine. Have done his sister well before so was keen to get hands on him. Cheeky chap full of attitude, liked his head and expression, good length of neck leads to well ribbed body and short loin, powerful rear and low hocks, moved well holding topline, presented in excellent condition , well handled and close up for group place but lost on maturity this time, but one to watch. 

AV Import register. Open Just one entry. 1st Pottingers Barbet Muddiwarx spirit tracks, feminine girl but was unable to assess properly as she and her handler need some ring training. Broad skull, square muzzle, short neck, needs to mature in body. Rustic coat. Persevere with her. 

GUNDOG GROUP: A very strong group and some quality dogs were unlucky not to get a shortlist today. 

 G1 Italian Spinone, see breed. G2 ESS, Weymans Spuffing Bellini, pretty girl, presented a compact outline. Feminine head with chiselling and almond eyes, deep chest, well boned,strong hindquarters, pleasing outline, moved freely and with style to take the no 2 spot. In excellent coat and condition. 

G3 Lagotto see breed. G4 Irish Setter Prangles Heathclare Faberge, one I judged recently and liked, and so was interested to see how she is maturing. Gorgeous head and expression, clean neck which leads to well made front , well ribbed back, strong loin and well bent stifles, in fabulous coat and condition, moved with style holding outline. 

PUPPY Group: Also full of quality puppies. I was spoilt for choice. 

PG1 Field Holgates Navadin Ailsa, also judged recently and liked her then. Typical Field head and expression, has the noble look about her, clean neck leading to well laid shoulders. She is developing well in body and has pleasing outline. Moved well with unhurried drive, In lovely coat and condition. 

PG2 Goldie Gaffneys Haydengold moment to shine, handsome gold lad, liked his head as correct proportions and not heavy in skull, gorgeous eye and expression, balanced in body, Good depth of chest, well ribbed and short coupled. moved well holding topline.

PG3 Lagotto see breed. 

PG4 Cocker, Burnets Charwen Hot stuff. bl/roan pretty girl, Another I have done well recently. Developing well. Pretty feminine head of good proportions, melting dark eyes, compact body, good depth of chest, moved with attitude and drive whilst holding outline. In lovely coat. 

VETERAN. Nice class of oldies. 

1st Goldie, Wojtecka and Ligcoka’s Pol Ch Lux Ch Mundi Adsum, eye catching lady who had tons of show attitude, liked her head, good proportions, kind eye and alert expression, good neck and shoulders, deep chest, short coupled, moved at one with handler holding topline and wagging her tail. 2nd Vizsla Challis Vizslanya zsa zsa gabor, another quality Vizsla from this well known kennel. Was unlucky to meet 1 today as she is full of breed type and holds herself well on the move. In muscular condition. 3rd GSP Russells Galas Novaterra von Frulynzway VW. 

AV Puppy. 1st Bracco. Russells Brachinni bit of crumpet for Frulynzway, At the puppy gangly stage as needs to fill in body but lots to like, nice head with oval eye and correct ear set, moved the best in this class and held outline. 2nd Lab Wallaces Tiaja isle of dreams, pretty girl with pleasing head, already well off for bone and strong in rear, close to 1st but not as positive on move but a nice pup. 3rd Kielys Debian Dionysus for Ruamadra. 

AV Junior. 1st Goldie, Clarks Sunnyoak string of pearls, gave her a puppy group in April so glad to meet her again. Pretty headed girl with lovely expression, clean neck leads to deep chest and good ribbing, strong rear, cat feet, moved well holding outline and tailset.Great coat. 2nd NSDTR Hipkiss Deltandamba it’s a sin. Good shape to head, almond eyes, well balanced through body, has pleasing outline, in good coat and condition. 3rd Vizsla Petitclercs Liserio Amber management.

 AV Post grad. 1st repeat S String of pearls. 2nd Harris Irish Setter Fairhaven young soul for Konakakela JW, eye catching racy lad, not quite as positive on move as 1st today but a quality dog. In lovely coat and condition. 

3rd Goldie Macleods Bluebraes Bidey at Rocamar.

AV Open GSP Russells Fraulynzways Hayleys comet up to size girl who has feminine head, good length of neck leading to deep chest, moved well holding outline. 2nd Goldie Bluebraes Bidey at Rocamar. Gold lad with masculine head, soft dark eye, well off for bone and in great bloom, just feeling the heat on the move today. 3rd Hensons Cinderbank move it. 

AV Champion, what a fab class, all 3 present are worthy champions and it came down to performance on the day. 1st and best AV overall, Rybaks Int multi Slo Ger Pol Czech Hun Svk Aust Olaf Raining dog, stunning flat coat, excelled in movement and show attitude today, super headpiece, clean neck, well ribbed back, balanced body, in muscular condition and lovely coat, moved with ever wagging tail. 2nd IWS Bradleys Sh Ch Stanegate stage debut , a quality girl whom I have done well recently and still like her a lot, however today felt she didn’t have the pizzazz of the winner, but was close up, put down in fabulous condition and well handled. 3rd Challis Vizsla Sh Ch Highforce future legend for Vizslanya, JW, cracking dog , now 10 years young, every inch the champion but I felt today didn’t quite have the enthusiasm as the first 2 , however another day all 3 could change places. Thanks for bringing them.