Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society

Wiveliscombe and District Canine Society 11/01/2026

I had a really lovely day judging for the society and I wanted to say a huge thank you to my wonderful stewards who worked tirelessly throughout the day with only a very short break after I took on some extra terrier breeds due to the judges non availability. Thank you also to those exhibitors who waited all day for their classes to take place following a change in the order of judging which was unfortunately unavoidable. How nice to see others volunteering to help in the ring in order to get to the days finals just a little quicker. Also an enormous thank you to the society, not only for the invitation but for what has to be one of the best judges gifts I have ever received and opening all the little packages was like having Christmas all over again and by the time this critique is published Im sure the blackcurrant and sloe gin jam will have been completely demolished !

My award for BIS went to the cracking Papillion Panspayon Natasha JW, I loved the attitude and expression on this girl who I thought possessed so many attributes of the breed, she has a beautiful head with large well fringed ears, she stands true on dainty bone and lovely feet and moves out freely and easily RBIS was the Malamute Kaskae Show Me Monet avec Keighanya, a big strong lad who I can imagine is a bit of a handful at times, he has plenty of bone and was presented in excellent coat and condition, a real powerhouse on the move displaying strong rear drive BPIS was the Aussie Always On Point at Rezzini NAF TAF, a gorgeous tri b in lovely coat, I really liked her body shape and balance and she moved out accurately with good reach and drive, so beautifully handled to get the best of her here today, RBPIS was the Schnauzer Odivane Brotherhood of Man, such a smart p/s lad, cobby and solid to go over with a good head and eye and moving with plenty of drive holding his topline. BVIS was the Irish Setter Thendara Marshmello JW ShCEx OSW, who was still showing off his style at the end of a very long day. RBVIS was the Keeshond Arabesque at Devonia (Imp Rus) ShCEx, presented in profuse coat with a lovely head and dark eye with defined spectacles and moving out briskly and accurately Best champion was the Borzoi Ch Ryazan Vladimir ShCEx such an elegant and impressive g/w boy who makes a pleasing shape on the stack with good front and correct topline, on the move he is effortless and free and was presented in a quality coat of the correct silky texture. Best RBOB in Show was the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Oakmarsh Laurel JW, loved her in the classes where it was a very close decision with the winner, she too was still fresh as a daisy a few hours later.

AFGHAN HOUNDS G (4) 1 and BOB Gunn and Cannons Goldragon Bubble Bounce Into Zushkan (imp Esp) although this 12 month still needs to develop her coat I thought she had a beautiful outline and was the best mover in the class, she has a good length of foreface and low close set ears and a lovely length of neck into well sloped shoulders, she carries herself elegantly with a well ringed tail to moved out with a good spring in her strode 2 and RBOB Boveys Sitana Johnny Blaze At Karianca, 15mth cream d who was dripping in coat and made a pleasing outline on the stack, head is masculine with good length and he has a very nice eye and expression, he is well angulated fore and aft with a reasonable spring of rib for his age, pushed the winner hard but he wasn’t quite so confident or forward on the move. 3 Godber-Ford Affyneeta Desert Wind O (2,1) 1 Godber-Ford Affyneeta Mountain Breeze a 5 yr heavily coat dog who was carrying too much weight today, he has a good length of head but I would have liked a bit more strength to his muzzle, neck is of good length into long shoulders and he is deep through the chest, a little sluggish on the move today.

BORDER TERRIERS J (7,6) 1 Girlings Tarkaswell Hollywood Rock 9 mth grizzle d brother of the BP, reasonable head shape with dark eye and small neat ears, good neck and front with a firm topline and high set tail, not as accurate in front movement as his sister today G (2,1) 1 and BP Sansoms Tarkaswell Lone Wolf 9 mth grizzle b presented in harsh coat and good overall condition this girl has a pleasing head and expression, good neck into well laid shoulders, spanable body with ribs extending well back and a firm topline to high set tail, just slightly stronger in rear movement than the J winner O (2,1) 1 and BOB Wain and Edens Itsaso A Beacon Of Hope JW a feminine girl, not the biggest but makes a pleasing shape on the stack, enough width to skull with short strong muzzle, lovely eye and keen expression, straight forelegs to small neat feet and a good length of body with ribs extending well back, a firm topline and strong loin, very sound and active on the move and it was a shame she wasn’t in her best coat today as I liked her very much.

DANDIE DINMONTS G (1) Mc Guinness Diamonddandie Ruby Sunrise this b presents a very nice outline, I liked her head and expression coming from her large clean eye and she has a strong neck into well laid shoulders, ribs are well sprung and chest deep, moved out soundly but could have a little more drive O (4,1) 1 and BOB Harcourt-Morris Dainty Dandies Explorer At Lenacourt (Imp NDL) JW I really like this d on the move and he stacks up to make a pleasing shape, large head with dark round eye and close fitting ears, moderate length of neck, strong body with a good lay of shoulder and muscular well angulated quarters, free and easy on the move with good propulsion from the rear, lots to please here but just lost his shape a little on the move

JRT G (6,3) this was a nice class 1 Harts Tiltser Cherry Blossom b with a lovely head and eye, strong neck into a good lay of shoulder, nice body and ribbing with moderate hind angulation, covered the ground with good strides 2 Tatums Calaveys Shenanigans d with a pleasing head and almond eye, good topline and tailset, not as clean behind as the winner today 3 and BP Bowdens Twinan Good Golly To Chelloside O (3,2) 1 and BOB Moreno-Chamorro’s Calaveys Polly Pocket, a well presented b in good coat and general condition, lovely head and eye with neat well used ears, well sprung ribs and level topline, well angulated quarters and standing true in front and behind, moved out accurately with good drive.

WFT O(1) 1 and BOB Wynters Travella Steel A Kiss At Furlongfox, presented in harsh coat this b has a pleasing outline with a good length of head and keen expression, very good front and standing on small compact feet and well angulated quarters, a smart mover but just dropped her topline on occasion.

SBT L (3,1) 1 and BP Walkers Teshleystar Everglow very much a wriggly baby here but with super temperament and not really phased by anything, movement was hard to assess as she was just enjoying a day out. O (3,1) 1 and BOB Davis CH Hasbury Top Gun (AI) JW This b/w d was my BIS winner just about 12 months ago so I was delighted to see on reading the catalogue that he has now gain his title congratulations ! He is so impressive on the stack with a muscular compact body and showing good balance, head is masculine with correct bite, dark eye and good nose pigment, neck is short and strong into strong shoulders and well boned forelegs set apart, body is well ribbed with good hind angulation and he moves out with easily with plenty of drive.

WHWT G (1) 1 BOB and BP Thomsons Ashgate Falkirk a lovely young dog with a pleasing head shape, dark eye and intelligent expression, ample length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, firm topline to correct tail set and nicely angulated in the rear, just a baby but a confident mover displaying good drive and a proper little showman. O (2,1) 1 Thomsons Hillcloud Echowave By Ashgate JW very nice type, smart with an attractive head and neat ears, short backed with a level topline to straight tail, moved out freely and presented in good coat.

AVNSC Terrier G (4,1) 1 and BAVNSC Dobles Sealyham Luke Skywalker Of Kindergarten (imp Hun) a smart and sturdy lad with a good length of muzzle and dark eye, short strong forelegs and depth to chest, well angulated in the rear and presented in a coat of good texture, active and brisk on the move O (0)

Terrier Group 1 SBT CH Hasbury Top Gun (AI) JW (see breed) 2 Mini Bull Terrier Oakfayres Whiplash Weasel JW white of strong build and showing good balance, this b was presented in muscular condition, short in back with a firm topline and well bent stifles, she moved correctly for the breed with jaunty strides 3 SCWT Lakkas Yankee Sweet Silkcroft (Imp Swe) JW presented in good coat this 2.5 yr dog has a compact outline with a good length of neck and well sprung ribs and muscular thighs, carried himself well on the move displaying good reach and drive 4 Border Terrier Itsaso A Beacon Of Home JW what a shame this lovely girl had left her best coat at home as I thought she was rather nice, lovely otter head and dark eye with neat ears, good length of neck and spanable body, firm topline to correctly set tail, nicely angulated in the rear and sound and active on the move

Terrier Puppy group 1 Jack Russell Twinan Good Golly To Chelloside, male with a pleasing head and dark almond eye, good lay of shoulder and tidy elbows, strong topline and moving out freely, quite well together for one so young 2 Border Terrier Tarkaswell Lone Wolf 3 WHWT Ashgate Falkirk 4 SBT Teshleystar Everglow

AV Terrier P, G and O all absent V (3,1) 1 Norfolk Terrier Ralph Of House Nash at Ralphiggy SHCEx, VW A smart and compact boy presented in harsh coat, compact and sturdy and still moving like a youngster AV Champion (4) 1 Border Terrier CH Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso SHCEx

ENGLISH SETTERS G (2) 1 Raineys Culverwell Touch Of Fortune At Wolmersdon 2.5 yr orange b who makes a pleasing shape on the stack, lean head of good length and well set ears, good length of neck and ample front angulation, level topline to correct tail set, moved out soundly 2 Bayliss Dyrham Girl On fire 9mth tri b, a little finer than the winner and head needs to develop on, currently standing a little e/w in front but this will improve as she matures and gains more strength, she has a good length of neck and is firm enough in topline, went forward well in profile but a little wide behind on the away O (2) 1 and BOB Bishops CH Dyrham Desert Storm not surprised to see this male is titled as he was an easy BOB here today, handsome head which is masculine but lean enough and of good length, lovely neck and good front assembly, deep chested with a firm topline, good turn of stifle and strong well let down hocks, sound and accurate on the move 2 Osmans Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW another really nice specimen, slightly more refined in head than the winner, lovely neck and shoulders, straight forelegs to tight feet and a good bend of stifle but unfortunately just favouring a leg today on occasion.

GORDON SETTERS SY (3,1) 1 and BOB Smiths Kewstoke Sea Queen Zena a very attractive and stylish medium size b with a well proportioned head and soft expression, standing on straight strong forelegs with firm pasterns, she has a long clean neck that flows into well placed shoulders, well sprung ribs and a firm topline and moved out freely with good drive 2 Jones RhiwGerrig Sonatina 11 mth b, a very raw youngster who was completely lacking in coat today, head just a little heavy for my preference but she has a good dark eye and strong bone all through, nicely angulated in the rear but very loose all over at this stage of development O (3,2) 1 and RBOB Taylors Graylacier Blue Marlin strong male in good coat, pleasing head and eye, strong neck into a good lay of shoulder but a little loaded over this area, well sprung ribs, good depth of chest and a firm topline, well angulated in the rear and moving out with good drive

IRISH SETTERS P (2,1) 1 Pooles Gwendariff Ring Aring Aroses (IKC) this 7mth d has a beautiful rich colour to his coat and displays quite a racy outline, good length of head and dark eye, long shoulder and ample depth of chest for his age with well angulated quarters, currently a little weak in hock which was noticeable on the move but time is on his side SY (6,2) 1 and BOB Pyms Marzanne Trigger Happy By Thendara JW a very appealing male dripping in coat and looking racy and balanced on the stack, straight forelegs to compact feet, well placed shoulders and standing with a slight slope to his topline leading to a good tail set and well angulated quarters, carries himself with elegance on the move 2 Chapmans Sunshine Of Life Charlotte Countess At Sheldonite (Imp Hun) a very attractive girl with a beautiful head and dark eye giving a soft and intelligent expression, she makes a very nice outline, standing with a slight slope to her topline and showing off her well angulated hindquarters, she needs needs to strengthen up a little behind but lots to appreciate here 3 Rogers Clonageera Summer Magic JW PG (4,2) 1 and RBOB Fulls Henaleas Go West At Teignestuary, 2 yr dog, not the biggest but making a pleasing outline showing both raciness and good proportions, lovely neck and shoulders and standing narrow in front with straight forelegs and neat arched feet, ribs extend well back and she has a good bend of stifle and strong hocks and moved out soundly around the ring 2 Macdonalds Sheldonite It Takes Two Baby 2.5 yrs old and a good looking boy presented in lovely coat and condition, strong bone and neat feet, a good depth of chest and firm topline, rather unsettled on the move today L (2,1) 1 Hadfields Covarney Time After Time For Marzanne 5 yr feminine girl with a pleasing head and expression, good length of neck and well angulated front and rear with a good depth of chest and narrow front, well angulated in the rear with short strong hocks and moving out well in profile but a little wide on the away OD (2) 1 Macdonalds Redclyst Head Full Of Dreams at almost 8 yrs old this d is in wonderful condition, handsome head of good length, low set ears and a clean neck into well laid shoulders, straight forelegs to neat feet, good depth of brisket and a firm topline, croup could be a little better, moved out soundly and with style 2 Hadfields Staratlanta Get A Wiggle On To Marzanne another veteran dog who is an absolute credit to his owner, lean head with dark eye and low set ears, straight well boned forelegs and strong pasterns to good feet, correct front and a good depth of chest, slightly longer in body than the winner but no compromise in topline, presented in good coat and condition, I just preferred the outline of the winner today OB (2,2)

LARGE MUNSTERLANDERS G (34,1) 1 Wakefields Leriton Lupus looking rather leggy at this stage of development but won this class on his sound and true movement, pleasing head and eye with well set ears and a strong slightly arched neck, standing true in front on strong pasterns and round feet, and moving out with a good length of stride, very well handled to get the best from him 2 Disneys Wonglepong Willows Sunbird 10 yr b who was clearly enjoying her day out, a touch heavy in body but with a good spring of rib and level topline, not the reach and drive of the winner but truer than 3 Wakefields Leriton Ophiuchus O (2,1) 1 and BOB Disneys Kamaze Dance In the Dark 3 yr medium size male who is a fantastic mover demonstrating excellent reach and drive, he is balanced in outline with ample bone and substance, lovely head with dark eye and a keen intelligent expression, strong neck into well placed shoulders, a firm topline and strong loin with muscular hindquarters a and a good bend of stifle. Even with a different handler to move him, he strode out really well covering the ground freely and easily, a real showman who carried his attitude through to the group and could not be denied the top spot, I really loved him.

CURLY COATED RETRIEVERS G (2,1) 1 Edworthys Brightmeadow Man Of Steel liver dog presented in good coat and looking well in profile, good head with slight top and well shaped eye, strong clean neck and well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and ribs extending well back, needs to develop a little more in forechest, moved soundly O (5) 1 and BOB Stephens Brightmeadow Rumour Has It JW rather a striking and elegant black dog who was presented in super coat and condition, wedge shape head with minimal stop and small neat ears, strong neck with slight arch and good angulation front and rear, super on the move covering the ground with purpose displaying good reach and drive 2 and RBOB Courtiers Maycourt Cover Shot b a very attractive liver b, feminine head and pleasing eye corresponding with coat colour, standing on straight forelegs and strong pasterns, good depth of chest with slight tuck up and a level topline and well muscled in the rear with a good bend of stifle, not quite the ground covering strides of the winner but lots to appreciate here 3 Perkins Maycourt Miss Sweetness At Tengore

FLATCOATED RETRIEVER SY (6,1) 1 and BOB Gales Willowswind Skylark. What a beautiful mover this girl is and she is so well made that she really couldn’t put a foot wrong here, feminine head with dark eyes, minimal stop and well used ears which added to herb appeal, straight forelegs and feet tight enough, good ribbing and topline to well set ever wagging tail, so sound and easy on the move with excellent reach and drive, pleased to hear this win gave her the last point needed for her JW 2 Mc Ilwaine, Mc Ilwaine and Reynolds Flatcharm Smelly Cat to Benoveor out of a slightly smaller mould and again very feminine all through, straight front and strong pasterns, feet could be a bit tighter, she makes a balanced shape on the stack with a firm topline and good angulation in front and behind, goes forward well but needs to settle in front movement 3 Trotters Gemswin Sharp Dressed Man O (3) 1 and RBOB Mc Ilwaine, McIlwaine and Reynolds Flatcharm Mr Heckles For Benoveor I liked this strongly made boy, not overdone in any way and I could see him easily carrying out a days work in the field, handsome head with minimal stop and dark eye, strong neck flowing into a firm topline, ribs extend well back to muscular hindquarters and an ever wagging tail, covered the ground feely and easily, feet could be a little tighter but overall a lovely youngster 2 Jacksons Manteauplat Margaux this 4yr b has a lovely head with minimal stop and almond eye, strong neck and well laid shoulders, flat ribcage and a good depth of brisket with a firm topline to moderately angulated quarters and as with the winner she never stopped wagging her tail, I just preferred the drive of the young male today 3 and BP Mays Lussac Bewitched

NSDTR P (2,1) 1 and BP and RBOB Hipkiss Deltandamba Its Asin a very nice 9mth d with a super temperament, compact enough with moderate bone, pleasing wedge head with neat well used ears and eyes giving an intelligent expression, moderate length of neck into good shoulders and good depth of chest for age, elbows are well placed but need to tighten little, he is well angulated in the rear and animated on the move going forward easily with springey strides, liked him a lot SY (3,1) 1and BOB Hughes Abacot Heart Of The Ocean JW 17 mth d, a strong headed boy with well set ears and good eye shape, moderate length of neck into a good lay of shoulder, compact body with well sprung ribs and a firm topline, strong hock and muscular hindquarters allowed him to move out with good reach and drive 2 Hipkiss Deltandamba Domino Dancing, a rather naked 9 nth b who is the sister of my BP, nothing her to hide her lovely shape! She has a pleasing wedge head with almond eye and a keen expression, ample forechest and spring of rib for her age and is well angulated in the rear, moved out well in profile but showing a little looseness in elbow when coming back to me L (3) 1 Hughes Abacot Into the Unknown JW 4 yr v presented in good coat with a compact outline and standing on strong straight forelegs and neat round feet, handsome head with almond eye and a strong neck, well sprung ribs and holding a firm topline both stacked and on the move, moved soundly with good driving action and the best mover in this class 2 Palfreys Eusanit Wild Atlantic 6 yr d presented in great coat and condition, at the higher end of the height scale height but well proportioned, he stands on straight well boned forelegs however feet could be a little tighter, firm topline and strong loin to well muscled quarters, would prefer a better tail carriage on the move 3 Hunters Serentan Castor O (3,1) 1 Wards Melanitta Palmata JW 7 yr d presented in fit condition and good double coat, masculine wedge head with almond eye and neat well set ears, strong neck to well placed shoulders, well developed in forechest with depth to chest and a good spring of rib, very sound on the move but just lacking a little animation today

Clumbers O (1,1)

COCKER SPANIELS P (1) 1 and BP, RBOB Ray and Challands Annilann Mister Ploppins a very promising roan dog with a lovely head and dark eye, well developed for his age with plenty of forechest, well sprung ribs and nicely angulated quarters, a sound and happy mover who was presented in good coat, thought I he stood a good chance of being my puppy group winner later but unfortunately he was dropping his tail on the move SY (4,2) 1 and BOB Mc Cabe-Bell’s Grandtully Biddy Ford this beautifully presented and ultra feminine 20mth chocolate girl is a very neat package and well made all through, lovely head and melting expression, good length of neck which was slightly arched into well placed shoulders with depth to chest and well sprung ribs, firm topline to correctly tail set, moved out soundly with typical merry action but just dropped her tail on occasion 2 Ellisons Chavaz Golden Glow With Withyflor 17mth b presented in beautiful coat and condition, attractive head with soft expression and long well feathered ears, slightly longer cast than the winner but with a super topline and rear angles, she just needs to settle in front movement but has that typical merry cocker action using her tail as she goes round G (2) 1 Cowles Regaltav Valentine To Shenjela JW blue roan with a compact outline and good bone but not overdone, lovely head and eye, long neck into well laid shoulders and a good spring of rib, well bent stifles and strong hocks, moved out with good drive 2 Smiths Mundusmeus Out Of Reach 2.5 yr old b/t b, good head shape overall but eyes are a little full and she is carrying too much weight around the shoulders, however she is well angulated front and rear and moved out soundly all ways O (2) 1 Green and Brains Cachel Pop the Question To Meloneras JW 7 yr b wityh a neat and balanced outline, feminine head with dark eye and pleasing expression, compact body with well developed forechest and depth to chest, firm topline held at all times, a smart and happy mover 2 Ellisons Withyflor Touchstone JW b/t d with a lovely head and expression and making a pleasing outline on the stack, strong in neck and well constructed in the fore with a good ribcage, deep chest and firm level topline to short strong loin, I did find him a little overangulated in the rear and as a result his topline was sloping away on the move

FIELD SPANIELS G(1,1) O (4,1) 1 and BOB Hardings Kingsmist Remember Me JW3.5 yr old liver d who I felt fitted the standard very well, noble head with moderate stop and a good length of muzzle with almond eye giving a soft expression, forelegs and strong and well boned to round feet, he has depth to chest and a good length of rib underneath a firm level topline and moved out with good drive RBOB Hardings Kingsmist Miss Marple JW 7 year black b who pushed her kennel mate all the way, presented in lovely coat and condition, beautiful chiselled head with correctly set ears and a long clean neck, strong topline and well bent stifles, not quite as strong in rear movement as the winner but rather lovely all the same 3 Porter, Russell and Palmer Bogdogs Brynnyth At Winnsbrook

WELSH SPRINGERS SPANIELS G (2) 1 and BPIB Morgans Rubydown Summer Magic 7mth b who took her time to settle but she has lot to admire, She has a pretty head with a kind expression, lovely neck flowing into a good lay of shoulder, I liked her overall shape and correct front and she holds a good topline both stacked and on the move, at this stage is a little more balanced and more together on the move than 2 Ayres Glenbrows Asha who is currently looking a little rangey but she too has a feminine head and good length of neck and is nicely angulated in the rear, she just needs time O (5,1) 1 and BOB Reynolds and McIlwaine Benoveor Cant Buy Me Love veteran b with lots to like, pleasing head with vine leaf ears held close, strong neck and well laid shoulders and standing true in front on round feet, she is well developed in forechest with a good depth of chest and strong level topline, hind quarters are well muscled in the rear. Presented in good coat of silky texture and moving with plenty of drive, a well deserved BOB today 2 and RBOB Lamports Glenbrows Hopefulness this 3 yr b has a beautiful head and expression and a really good front, slightly longer cast than the winner but with no compromise to her topline and she moved out freely and easily, I just preferred the outline and balance of the winner today 3 Morgans Benoveor Endless Love At Rubydown

AV Import Register O (1,1)

AVNSC GUNDOG PG (1) 1 Harries GWHP Gleomac Daffodils In Bloom (ai) essentially this girl has a good overall shape, not overlong with depth to chest and level topline on the stack. She is carrying too much weight resulting in a visible roll to her topline on the move but she does cover the ground with a good length of stride O (2) 1 and BAVNSC Stirks IWS Nyllaup Akoya Pearly For Grakar JW 18 mth b and an absolute delight to judge, good head properties being proprtionste with muzzle of good length and lovely almond eye giving an almost mischievous look, she stands on strong straight forelegs and good feet, body is compact enough with depth to chest and some width in front, excellent topline and rear angles and moved out freely around the ring 2 and RBAVNSC Blabers CBR Oakmarsh Laurel JW a super example of the breed and pushed hard for this class, I liked her overall shape and she has an attractive head with a pleasing eye and expression and well set ears, strong neck and excellent front with a firm topline and well muscled quarters, super coat texture with the required oily feel and moving out freely with drive. It was my absolute pleasure to award her Best RBOB in group and ultimately Best RBOB in show, congratulations

AV Gundog P (19,10) 1 Salvators Hot Summer Rossacre (Lab) a beautiful back b, chunky and compact with a gorgeous head and expression, good front and compact feet, body is developing well and already has a good depth of chest and decent spring of rib, such a happy girl with ever wagging otter tail, she should have a bright future 2 Weipowa License To Thrill (Wei) a very nice young girl with pleasing overall shape with a good length of body and a level topline, well angulated in the rear and very together for her age showing plenty of reach and drive 3 Deltamba Domino Dancing (NSDTR) G (19,10) 1 Dartview Formula One (Wei) this 3 yr male was presented in fabulous condition all through and carries a striking silver grey coat, pleasing head with a good length of ear, clean neck leading into well laid shoulders, good length of body with ribs extending well back and a firm level topline, covered the ground well with plenty of drive , I recall judging him as a youngster and he has come on reallywell. 2 Flatcharm Smelly Cat To Benoveor (FCR) (see breed ) 3 Vizslanya Sarkany (H/Viz) O (7,4) Not the best class for movement 1 Scodinzolare Picil (It/Spin) 5 yr o/w b standing almost square with a good coat of harsh texture, pleasing head with large eye giving a kind expression, short strong neck and ample forechest, moved out soundly but could have a little more drive 2 Maycourt Miss Sweetness At Tengore (CCR) a well presented black b, a little on the large side for my preference but of good proportions, pleasing head with minimal stop and neatly set ears, strong neck and standing true in front, could be a little stronger on the away 3 Bracciano Now Or Never JW

AV Gundog Veteran (19,8) 1 Thendara Marshmellow JW ShCEX OSW (Irish Setter) 7 yr d dripping in coat, long lean head with a good length of neck and well angled at the shoulder, strong straight forelegs and good feet, slightly sloping topline to well angulated quarters and strong hocks, a stylish and sound mover 2 Highforce Future Legend For Vizslanya JW Sh.CEX VW (H/Viz) 9 yr male who has always appealed to me and still does, masculine head with well set and well used ears, clean neck and well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and ribbing, cover the ground with good reach and drive but today not quite as strong as the winner on the away 3 Grantully Eliza Doolittle VW (Cocker)

AV Gundog Champion (6,2) Tough decision here between these two worthily titled exhibits, I just preferred the showmanship of the winner 1 SH CH Teisgol Love Is In The Air ShCEX (Pointer) a very stylish and shapely o/w male, clean and curvey in outline with a well shaped head and high set ears, long neck into good shoulders, deep through the chest and well angulated in the rear, covered the ground easily with good drive2 CH Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW KCWGC SGWC ShCEX OSW (FCR) strong male presented in excellent coat and muscular condition, masculine head with minimal stop and dark eye, well boned forelegs, good depth of chest and firm topline, such a happy lad on the move displaying good rear drive.

GUNDOG GROUP 1 Kamaze Dance In the Dark (Large Munsterlander) 2 Brightmeadow Rumour Has It JW (CCR ) 3 Stowledge Scilla at Incantevole JW (Italian Spinone ) a very appealing b for shape and size, attractive head with large eye and a kind expression strong neck and a good depth of chest, moved out freely and easily 4 Nyllaup Akoya Pearly For Grakar JW 18 (IWS )

Gundog Puppy Group 1 Enrica Empoli At Rezzini (GSP) this is a cracking youngster who looked so balanced on the stack, she has a clean well proportioned head with moderate stop and high set ears, good depth of chest for her age with enough spring of rib and a good bend of stifle, she impressed me on the move with her sound and accurate strides covering the ground freely and easily, the rapport between dog and handler was evident and I predict a bright future for them both 2 Annilann Mister Ploppins (Cocker) 3 Salvators Hot Summer Rossacre (Lab) (See AV Gundog) 4 Deltandamba It’s a Sin (NSDTR)

Best RBOB in group was the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Oakmarsh Laurel JW