Cornwall Gundog Club

Cornwall Gundog Premier Open Show

My sincerest thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at your show and to my stewards Debbie and Sarah for keeping the ring running smoothly. For me, the overall atmosphere and camaraderie on show throughout the day is what makes our hobby such a pleasure to be involved in. A special mention for the late Joy Baguley. I had only ever corresponded with Joy via email prior to my appointment. Upon being enthusiastically greeted by her on the day, I found her warmth, enthusiasm and passion an absolute breathe of fresh air! Everytime I looked around, she was always somewhere making sure exhibitors felt welcome and keeping a casual (yet watchful) eye on proceedings. I was so saddened to hear of her untimely death not long after the show which I am sure shocked so many of those who knew her. The dog world has definitely lost one of its good ones - thank you for inviting me Joy and for making sure the show ran like clockwork for us all to enjoy! 

ITALIAN SPINONE

POST GRADUATE (3,0)

Benevelo Stella Splendente. Liked this young brown bitch for her overall square shape and balance of angulation. Head is correctly shaped in profile being long and showing divergence with kind eyes and a big nose. Well laid shoulders, good length of leg, excellent bone, plenty of body for age and symmetrical rear angulation. Presented in good coat with thick skin. Moves with an elastic action and a tick-tock tail action. BP & BPIS4. 

Scodinzolare Pesche. Liked this orange bitch very much, particularly in head with divergent planes, deep flews and spongy nose. Good angulation fore/aft with a breed typical topline. Moves with a breed-typical action from all angles. Just preferred firmness of 1’s pasterns today. 

Lyndyck Imo Grady.

LIMIT (1,0)

Scodinzolare Philomen. Orange bitch, longer than ideal for me. Head is correctly shaped in profile with a beautiful expression. Excellent bone & feet. Liked her angulation fore/aft. Very sound mover with an easy action. Excellent skin and coat. 

OPEN (3,0)

Jaylynne Luther. Typical body proportions on this male. Loved his long head with clear divergence and big nose. Decent forehand, excellent bone but would prefer tidier feet. Tends to flatten in topline on the stack but he holds a correct shape on the move. On the limits of rear angulation. Thick skin and good coat texture. Very easy and ground-covering action on the move. BOB

Tolosa Provolone. Very square orange bitch, ultra-feminine head and expression. Balanced angulation with a breed-typical topline. Presented in good order with thick skin. Moves well from all angles, just a bit unsettled being gone over today. 

Beau (Imp Italy). 

FIELD SPANIEL

PUPPY (0,0)

POST GRADUATE (1,1)

LIMIT (2,0)

Kingsmist Remember Me JW. Loved the head shape of this liver dog with desired strength and shape through the muzzle. Excellent angulation both fore/aft with a strong topline. Impresses on the move with his long-striding action when viewed from the side maintaining his topline. RBOB

Kingsmist Agatha Christie at Winsbrook. A very charming black bitch who impresses greatly for type. Prettiest of heads with desired leaness and dark eyes. Correct angulations both fore/aft with excellent body through her middle. Put down in excellent order. A very active mover but just didn’t maintain her topline on the stack. 

OPEN (3,1)

Kingsmist Miss Marple JW. This black bitch still fills my eye for type and balance. Loved her head shape with desired lean cheeks and correctly shaped muzzle with a big nose. Reachy neck that seamlessly flows into her correct made forehand with strongly boned limbs and the neatest of feet. Plenty of leg length with a good spring of rib and level topline. Symmetrical rear angulation with excellent width over her quarters. Sound as they come on the move. Her side gait is easy and displays such great carriage. Delighted to award her BOB again and BVIS4.

Bogdogs Brynnyth at Winsbrook. A very strongly made liver dog with correct shape and proportions. Liked his head shape from the side, particularly through the muzzle but would prefer him a shade less broad through his skull. Excellent angulations and well developed body. A really good mover who uses his tail. Presented in good coat and condition. 

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL

JUNIOR (2,0)

Peasblossom Emotions with Teignvalley. Black/white bitch, a shade longer cast but liked her length of leg and overall balance of angulation with strength in bone. Prettiest of heads with good length throughout and chiselling around the eyes. Good length of neck with well-made forehand. Decent body for age with a firm topline. Good angulation to the rear. Uses herself well on the move and has a defined swing from the shoulder.

Bumblecorn Quest. Black/white dog, compact and strongly boned of medium size. Loved his head shape with a kind eye and clean flews. Moderate but balanced angulation fore/aft with a firm topline. Needs to settle on the move but goes in a typical fashion when he gets his act together. BP & BOSPIS. 

POST GRADUATE (0,0)

LIMIT (1,0)

Teignvalley Rags To Riches JW. Black/white bitch, appeals for her overall proportions and balance. Pretty head & eye with lots of work and low set ears. Good flow of neck into shoulder with well-boned limbs and excellent feet. Good spring of rib, level topline. Corresponding rear angles and well set tail. Holds outline well on the move and goes with drive. 

OPEN (2,0)

Trimere Taylor Maid at Pinhays JW ShCEx OSW. Liver/white bitch, very classy presentation and displays plenty of leg and substance without compromising her femininity. Feminine head of correct proportions with correct eye shape and colour. Decent neck into well laid shoulder with good forechest. Big spring of rib with a firm topline and well-angulated hindquarters with width over the pelvis. Moves with the breed-typical swing from the shoulder. BOB

Teignvalley New Beginnings JW ShCEx OSW. Black/white dog, very impressive make and shape on first glance. Loved his masculine head without coarseness. Excellent substance, not quite the forehand of 1. Firm through his middlepiece with well sprung ribs. Strongly made rear with a wide pelvis and firm hocks. Goes with great style and panache on the move.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA 

JUNIOR (1,1)

POST GRADUATE (2,0)

Facanvadasz Demeter. Loved the shape of this bitch with medium bone. Her head is typically shaped with thin lips, correctly sized ear leathers and moderate stop. Reachy neck into well-made forehand. Good spring of rib with excellent topline and tail set. Moves with excellent reach and drive. Coat has the typical greasy finish. BOB

Martgarian Zantara JW. This bitch excels in bone, head and feet! Presents a breed-typical shape but would prefer her a fraction longer in body for balance. Moderately angled fore/aft, moves soundly from all angles.

LIMIT (2,1)

Glenbrows Opera D’Arte JW. Very nice type of bitch with super substance, head and eye. Fair reach of neck into moderately angled forehand. Good overall body proportions. Rear balances with the front. Moves with a bit of style on the go-round. Greasy finish to her coat. RBOB

OPEN (3,2)

Glenbrows Reminiscent. Ultra-feminine bitch with the prettiest of heads and kind expression. Excellent bone for her size, decent shoulder but would prefer the upper arm to be better angled. Correct topline with OK croup and good rear angulation. Very sound mover who holds her shape well. 

HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA

POST GRADUATE (0,0)

OPEN (0,0)

BRITTANY 

POST GRADUATE (0,0)

OPEN (0,0)

CURLY COATED RETRIEVER

The quality of this breed entry was excellent, seriously impressed!

GRADUATE (3,1) - Liked both of these for different reasons.

Maycourt I’m Still Standing. Impressive liver dog who is one of the best movers I’ve seen for a long time in this breed. His type, strength and substance in abundance. Masculine head with correct eye colour. Strong neck that flows into a well-made forehand. Excellent spring of rib and strong topline, moderately angled hindquarters with a wide pelvis. Coat needs to develop further but he still has time. His movement is breath-taking! Showing precision going/coming and uses every ounce of himself to cover the ground with style and minimal effort. One to watch but he will be a slow burner, BOS.

Brightmeadow Man Of Steel. Another quality liver from a taller mould than 1. Clean-cut wedge shaped head with correct eye colour and well-sized ear leathers. Reachy neck into a well-made forehand. Strong bone and compact feet. Plenty of leg but still has a deep brisket and well sprung ribs. More rear angulation than 1 but possesses wide thighs and short hocks. In excellent coat. Needs to tighten up on the move but, like the winner, he is only young so has time on his side. 

LIMIT (1,0)

Maycourt Cover Shot. Ultra-typy liver bitch who ticked all the boxes for me today. She has quality, type and balance in abundance! Loved her clean, wedge-shaped head with the prettiest expression and correctly set ears. Strong neck into excellent forehand with well-boned limbs and neat feet. Excellent big ribcage with a firm topline and underline. Moderate rear angulation with firm hocks and a wide pelvis. Presented in first class order, her body is covered in tight curls. Moves accurately going/coming and covers the ground well in profile lashing her tail. Simply loved her and can see her going all the way, pleased to award her BOB & RBIS! 

OPEN (2,0)

Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. Another quality one from this kennel. This black bitch excels in type, shape and balance. Beautiful head and eye, her neck seamlessly flows into a well-made forehand with straight, well-boned limbs and tight feet. Excellent spring of rib with a super flow from her withers to her tailset and firm underline. Absolutely spot on for rear angulation. She too is a grand mover, keeping her outline and using her tail well. I had to really nit-pick in the challenge and just felt her coat wasn’t quite as full as 1 today. Another destined for her title I think, RBOB.

Maycourt Heartbreaker ShCEx. An upstanding black dog with the same stamp of quality as 1. Liked his strength of bone and body throughout. Typical head and eye, strong neck with well laid shoulders, plenty of leg underneath him. Deep brisket with well sprung ribs and firm topline. Correct rear angulation. A good mover overall but felt the winner carried herself a little better today. In excellent coat and condition. 

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

PUPPY (3,0)

Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre. Lots to like about this black bitch. Typical in make and shape with no exaggerations. Her head is feminine with strength through the muzzle and dark eyes. Strong neck that flows into a well-made forehand with good bone and feet. Good length of leg for age. Well-bodied up for a baby with a firm topline, strong loin and symmetrical rear angles. Tail is carried correctly and is thick & well-wrapped. Such a coordinated and easy mover for one so young, most promising. RBOB, BP & RBPIS. 

Hampsbeck Tickled Pink. Chocolate bitch with much to commend. Really liked her bone/substance. Feminine head and expression with ears used to advantage. Good forehand assembly overall, would not want her any heavier which has made her topline go a bit soft. Strongly made rear with excellent tail. Moves with enthusiasm and carries herself well. 

Cornishwater Wheal Prosper.

JUNIOR (1,0)

Oakhouse Outragious. Quality young chocolate bitch who immediately impressed for her super type, shape and balance of angulation. Excellent head shape in profile, just needing to broaden between the ears with age. Good neck and shoulder with plenty of leg. Good ribbing for age with super strength to her rear and finished with an excellent tail. Needs confidence with being assessed which will in turn help her to relax on the move. I do hope her owner can win her over, she has a lot going for her!

SPECIAL YEARLING (3,2)

Oakhouse Outragious.

GRADUATE (3,2)

Hampsbeck Purple Moon. Pleasing black bitch of good overall type and balance. Correctly proportioned head with good width to skull and dark eyes. Like her balance of angulation and development through the body. Moves soundly in all directions. 

POST GRADUATE (3,0)

Rossacre The Duke. Black dog, a lovely, honest sort without exaggeration. Typical head with the kindest expression and dark eyes. Liked his overall body proportions with excellent length of leg. Decent forehand with well-boned limbs, ok feet. Strongly made rear with a thick tail and presented in excellent coat. Very sound, easy mover from all angles while maintaining his shape. 

Clarisview Primrose. Yellow bitch, loved her head and eye! Strong neck, preferred the forehand of 1. Excellent topline with a decent tail. Rear has some strength to it. Sound mover from all angles. 

Hampsbeck Purple Moon.

LIMIT (5,1)

Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge. This black is a real stallion of a dog, well off for bone and very well made throughout. Broad through the skull with dark eyes and well sized ears. Correct forehand assembly with good feet. Big spring of rib but felt he could be presented in slightly less heavy body condition. Strong topline, good length of leg. Wide through his rear quarters with strong thighs and hocks. Thick tail used to advantage. A very sound and steady mover all round who maintains his shape. BD/BOS. 

Cremino Capability Rossacre. This yellow is quite the contrast in style to 1 but with lots to like about him. Very classic head and kind expression, straight limbs with good width to front. Strong topline, ample leg length and fair rear quarters. Liked his easy movement and clean fore/hind action. 

Hampsbeck Scruples.

OPEN DOG (2,0)

Hampsbeck Scruples. A strapping yellow dog with lots of bone/substance. Head is most definitely masculine but would prefer it slightly cleaner. His angulation both/aft is pleasing with maturity through his body. A very enthusiastic mover who uses his tail well. 

Carpenny Padraig. A really lovely black, slightly longer and perhaps more angular than 1. Preferred his head and expression overall to the winner. Excellent neck and shoulder, plenty of leg and such wonderful spring of rib. Stands firmly behind and uses his tail well. Unfortunately he gave his handler a hard time on the move despite being given a couple of chances to regain his focus. A great shame, I liked him very much!

OPEN BITCH (5,1)

Menadue Should Be Dancing. This very honest black ticked all the boxes for me today. She may not be the most extrovert but she is all ‘Labrador’ in her make, shape and balance. Beautiful, clean head and eye with broad skull and strong muzzle. Her strong neck seamlessly flows into a well-made forehand with straight strongly boned limbs and the neatest of feet. Correct leg length, deep brisket with well sprung ribs and a strong topline that flows through to her correctly set, thick tail. Wide thighs, good bend of stifle and firm hocks complete the picture. Presented in hard condition and an excellent coat. Steady, true and economical on the move while maintaining her shape. A very comfortable BOB today.

Cornishwater Springtide. Another very appealing black but not quite the leg length of 1. Very typical in head shape with dark eyes and pretty expression. Fair topline with enough underline. Liked her well angulated, strong hindquarters and thick tail. Moved with pace and drive. 

Treamble Queen Of Gems.

VETERAN (5,1) - This was such a lovely class to judge, always have a soft spot for the oldies!

Jubliwell Good As Gold. A lovely yellow who is in such good condition for her age. Pleases for type, shape and balance. Captivating head and expression, strong neck and well laid shoulders. Firm topline with strength to her rear and thick, well wrapped tail. Such a good mover, showing the youngsters how it’s done! BV

Rossacre Spangles of Clarisview. Another good yellow who displays a typical shape. Good width to her skull and shape to her eye but just preferred the strength in muzzle of 1. Excellent angles fore/aft with a mature body. Very good all round mover.

Carpenny Halishimoor Delicious (AI).

WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL

PUPPY (2,0)

Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen. Pleases greatly for overall breed type and balance of angulation. Prettiest of heads but still retains her strength, well defined stop with plenty of work around the eyes. Moderate length of neck into an excellent layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Well boned limbs of fair length with good feet. Decent body for age, just a touch bum high at present to be critical. Wide thighs and firm hocks. Carries herself well on the move with good drive from the rear, using her tail to advantage. Excellent temperament, pleased to award her BP & BPIS3. 

Rubydown Summer Magic. Not as forward as the winner but has time on her side. Feminine head and pleasing eye shape/colour. Excellent bone/feet. Age-appropriate through her middle. Strong rear with width over the pelvis. Displays good reach and drive on the move in an easy fashion.

SPECIAL YEARLING (4,0)

Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen.

Amblelight Oleander. Really liked the head and bone on this one. Presents a very pleasing shape overall possessing moderate but balanced angulation fore/aft. Strongest of toplines and neat feet. Goes with a bit of style on the move, presented in excellent coat/condition. 

Roxdale Drink Up Thy Zider with Ceryspring.

GRADUATE (3,1)

Nyliram Poker Face of Roxdale. This male impressed me for his strong bone, excellent feet and well-developed body. Typical head with tight, almost square lips, dark eyes and big nose. His neck flows into a well-made forehand with some forechest. Firm topline, moderately angled rear. Presented in good order, prefer richer red markings personally. Sound mover in all directions, just needs to be a bit more animated. 

Amblelight Jasmine at Evangelise. Liked the make and shape of this bitch. Typical head shape in profile, good length of leg, decent bone and feet. Balanced angulation fore/aft with a level topline. Not giving her best on the move today which spoilt her chances. 

LIMIT (3,0)

Roxdale Premier Rose. This bitch possesses breed type in spades and the shape/construction to trouble the best. Classic head and kind expression, super neck and forehand with excellent length of leg. Super spring of rib with a level topline and symmetrical hindquarter assembly. She is a sound mover but needs more confidence to show everyone what she is capable of. Really liked her!

Glenbrows Hopefulness. Such lovely breed type, beautiful head and eye. Excels in front with such excellent maturity through her body. Would prefer a fraction more rear for ideal balance. Stylish mover, using her tail to advantage.

Amblelight Oleander.

OPEN DOG (2,0)

Benoveor The Show Must Go On. Rich red markings covering a typical make and shape initially catch the eye with this one. Liked him very much for type, classic head and eye without coarseness or weediness. Well off for bone with compact feet. Excellent angulation fore/aft. Goes with real panache on the move. BD & BOS.

Ir Sh Ch. Kylowen Drym ShCM ShCEx Ir Vet Ch VW. In such good order for his age, liked his bone/substance. Typical head with the kindest eye and expression. Enough leg and well bodied up. Correct angulation fore/aft just not quite the topline of 1 now. Sound mover for his age.

OPEN BITCH (4,0)

Benoveor Endless Love at Rubydown. Top sized bitch but so very balanced and full of breed type! Beautifully shaped head with such excellent chiselling and the kindest of eyes. Excellent balance of angulation fore/aft, correct length of leg and correct spring of rib. Goes with a smooth and ground-covering action, lashing her tail and holding her head high. She pleased me immensely, I’d personally like her to have richer red markings but you can’t have it all! Delighted to award her BB & BOB.

Amblelight Adhara JW. Made in a different cast to 1 but with lots of appeal. Her head is feminine but with strength through her muzzle. Good neck and forehand, preferred leg length of 1. Good spring of rib with a firm topline. Strongly made rear with wide thighs and firm hocks. Better red markings than the winner, goes with style and uses her tail well.

Benoveor Can’t Buy Me Love. Very similar to 1 in type due to being half siblings. Liked her make and shape overall. Lovely head and expression, plenty of bone and mature through her body. Correct angles fore/aft. Moves with drive and energy, BV. 

AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG

POST GRADUATE (1,0)

Agualeona’s Brielle. Black Barbet bitch, liked her rustic presentation and robust body shape. Muzzle slightly shorter than skull with a big nose and dark eyes. Strong neck leading into correct shoulders, strong topline. She has strength to her rear with firm hocks. Would prefer a better tail. Moderate length of stride on the move while maintaining her shape. Excellent coat texture and presentation. BIR. 

AV GUNDOG

SPECIAL VETERAN 7-9 YRS DOG

Melanitta Palmata. NSDTR, liked him for his moderation throughout and proportionate bone. Clean cut head with flat cheeks, width between the ears and a keen expression. Decent body proportions with balanced angulation fore/aft and a level topline. Cracking mover all round, demonstrating a breed-typical jaunty action. Presented in good coat/condition. 

Staratlanta Get A Wiggle On to Marzanne. Irish Setter, presents a very impressive picture on the stack being clean and racy without weediness. Loved his head with lots of work around the eyes, good depth to muzzle and dark eyes. Long neck into a good forehand with some forechest. Gently sloping topline, deep brisket and well angulated rear with firm hocks. Uses himself well on the move, maintaining his shape.

Moenfair Sanguineum Luna JW. 

SPECIAL VETERAN 7-9 YRS BITCH

Sh Ch. Lovehayne Bijou among Fairwinds JW VW. Golden Retriever, outstanding in all departments! Clean in shape from nose to tail and presented immaculately. Beautifully shaped head and eye with the most melting expression. Reachy neck into well laid shoulder and corresponding upper arm. Well-off for bone with excellent feet with correct length of leg. Deep through her body without exaggeration, absolutely level topline with tail coming straight off the back. Symmetrical hindquarters with wide thighs, well bent stifles and firm hocks. On the move she is impossible to ignore displaying such a fluid, economical action while maintaining her shape. Top notch, RBVIS! 

Sh Ch. Jetsetter Crystalle to Polmennor (Imp Rus) JW. Irish Setter, so unlucky to come up against the winner in such fine form. Really liked this one too! Ultra-settery outline without exaggeration from nose to tail. Beautiful head with a captivating expression, long neck that flows into an excellent forehand, straight front limbs and good feet. Well developed body and balanced angulation in the rear. Moves with such style and panache, pushed my winner all the way!

Rossacre Spangles of Clarisview. 

SPECIAL VETERAN 10+ YRS 

Sh Ch. Gardenstone Pale Rider to Suvern JW. Cocker Spaniel dog. What a cracker, I simply could not believe this chap was 11.5 yrs old! Ultra-typical in all departments, cobby body proportions and excellent substance. Typical head shape with low set ears and the darkest, kindest eyes. Strong neck, well laid shoulders with straight limbs and tight feet. Excellent, big ribcage with a strong topline and corresponding hindquarter assembly. He absolutely made the ring his own on the move with his merry, bustling action. Presented in first class order. Could not be denied the class and later BVIS!

Kadaka Kameo at Iscadu VW. Golden Retriever bitch, presents a lovely shape on first glance. Typical head with the sweetest expression. Correct angulation both fore/aft and demonstrates such an impressive, fluid action on the move. 

Sh Ch. Wonglepong Wills Faramir ShCEx VW. 

NATIVE VULNERABLE GUNDOG BEVAN OSBOURNE MEMORIAL OPEN STAKES

Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. See breed class.

Glenbrows Hopefulness. See breed class.

Kingsmist Remember Me JW.

AV MINOR PUPPY DOG/BITCH

Alisma Alivia at Meakwood. Cocker Spaniel bitch, liked her for substance. Fairly cobby in outline, pretty head and eye. Correct angulation fore/aft with a firm topline. Presented in good order, moved with a bit of style.

Marzanne Lightin Strikes over Whistlebush. Irish Setter bitch, very raw with time on her side. Sweetest head and expression, good length of neck, ample body for age, moderate but balanced angulation fore/aft. Goes on a steady stride, using her tail well. 

AV PUPPY DOG/BITCH

Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre. See breed class.

Zenevieva Million Dollars for Fairwinds (AI) (IKC). Golden Retriever bitch, has all the essentials to grow into but needs time to reach her potential. Pleasing make/shape, needs to develop in head but has the kindest expression and correct pigmentation. Good neck into shoulder. Deep in brisket for age, strong topline, well angulated rear with firm hocks. Stylish mover from all angles, presented in excellent coat/condition. 

Benevelo Stella Splendente. 

AV JUNIOR DOG/BITCH

Maycourt I’m Still Standing. See breed class. 

Fleurfield Benjamin Button with Marissolo. Pointer dog, this orange/white pleased me greatly for his curvy shape and medium size. His head is superb with obvious dish, plenty of chiselling and thin ear leathers. Would prefer a bit more fill in front but he still has time to develop this. Excellent topline, strong loin and strongly made rear quarters with a short, straight tail which he uses to advantage. Carries himself well on the move while lashing his tail.

Deltandamba Domino Dancing. 

AV SPECIAL YEARLING DOG/BITCH

Fairwinds Flowertot. FCR bitch, this black presents a typical outline with ample bone. Liked her long, well moulded head with dark eyes. Good neck into correct forehand. Strong topline, enough through her middle but has time on her side. Excellent rear angulation. Moves with a light and steady action, maintaining her shape.

Santandore Mandalay Again. Golden Retriever dog, impressive substance to this chap. Liked him for being medium sized, balanced proportions without exaggeration. Masculine head with kind expression. Correctly angled fore/aft, strong topline and well sprung ribs. Moves with excellent reach/drive while holding his topline. 

Glenbrows Opera D’Arte JW.

AV OPEN DOG

Tinklersroc Bon Bon. Golden Retriever, rich colouring and in excellent coat. Strong bone and excellent feet. Liked his masculine head with dark eye. Well angulated fore/aft with a strong topline and correctly set tail. Easy mover all round. 

Crimicar Indigo Eclipse ShCEx. Cocker Spaniel, gorgeous head and eye on this one. Decent neck and forehand, ample bone/substance with compact feet. Excellent topline and tailset. Strongly made, wide rear quarters. Goes with a merry action on the move. Trimmed to perfection. 

AV OPEN BITCH

Camaling Rose Royale. Irish Setter, stylish outline with well angled quarters fore/aft. Prettiest of heads with an endearing expression. Long neck, good spring of rib, firm topline and correct tail set. Moves with style and pace. 

Afonbach First Sign O’Spring at Deltandamba. NSDTR, moderate throughout and of excellent size and shape. Liked her overall proportions. Feminine head and eye with flat cheeks and moderate stop. Correct length of leg, moderate angulation fore/aft. Liked her length of stride on the go-round. Presented in excellent condition.

Amblelight Adhara JW. 

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Saffdales Countess Cora. Golden Retriever bitch, first caught my attention on the initial look-round for her clean shape and obvious balance of angulation. On closer inspection, I was not disappointed. Feminine head with a melting expression, reachy neck into excellent forehand. Enough length of leg and ample bone for her size. Deep brisket, absolutely level topline with clean tailset. Symmetrical rear angles with firm hocks and some width over her pelvis. On the move she showed excellent coordination going/coming for one so young and commanded my attention on the go-round with her easy, long-striding action.

Salvator’s Hot Summer Rossacre. Labrador Retriever bitch. See breed class.

Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen. WSS bitch. See breed class. 

Benevelo Stella Splendente. Italian Spinone bitch. See breed class. 

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Sh Ch. Gardenstone Pale Rider to Suvern JW. Cocker Spaniel dog. See AV class.

Sh Ch. Lovehayne Bijou among Fairwinds JW VW. Golden Retriever bitch. See AV class.

Winterwell Steppin Stones to Benoveor. GSP bitch, such excellent breed type and shape on first glance. Loved her typical head shape with strength through her muzzle and tight lips. Medium length neck into well laid shoulders, excellent bone/feet. Super topline and slope to croup. Powerful rear quarters. Presented in hard condition, cracking mover particularly on the go-round. 

Kingsmist Miss Marple JW. Field Spaniel bitch. See breed class. 

BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED IN SHOW

Flatcharm Smelly Cat to Beneoveor. FCR bitch, loved the shape and balance of this black. Long, well-moulded head with dark eyes, neat ears. Decent neck with well laid shoulders and some forechest. Good depth of brisket with a level topline, well angulated hindquarters and correctly carried tail. Moves with style. 

BEST IN SHOW

Sh Ch. Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar JW. IWS bitch, took my eye from the moment she entered the ring. Liked her well-shaped back skull with square finish to muzzle without losing her femininity. Her neck is long and arched that flows into excellent shoulders, plenty of ribbing under the coat with a level topline and strong, wide hindquarters. On the move she is impossible to ignore with her free-flowing action and characteristic roll. Coat is excellent and trimmed to advantage. Could not be denied the top spot today!

Maycourt Cover Shot. CCR bitch. See breed class.

Amscot Air Born via Kewstoke. Gordon Setter bitch, ultra-stylish with substance! Loved her shape from nose to tail. Deep through her skull and muzzle with plenty of work around the eyes and some width for brainroom. Long neck that flows into an excellent forehand with strong flat bone and correct oval feet. Correct level topline with flat croup and tail coming straight off the back. Deep through her brisket with width over her pelvis. Correct length of bones from hip to hock. On the move she put in a great performance showing excellent reach and drive while maintaining her topline to secure her a spot in the final 4. Put down in excellent condition with rich tan markings. 

Sh Ch. Lynwood Rather Scrumptious JW. Irish Setter bitch, captivating outline displaying the desired raciness. Loved her head with lots of work around her dark eyes. Long neck into a well-made forehand with prominent forechest and straight limbs. Good spring of rib with a gently sloping topline. Well angulated in the rear with correct tail set. Moves with such style and panache, lashing her tail and maintaining her outline. Presented in excellent order. 

Kamze Dance In The Dark. Large Munsterlander dog, impresses for his bone/substance! Liked his overall balance of angulation without exaggeration. Masculine head with correct stop, dark eye and correct ear set. Strong neck into good shoulders, level topline and correct tail set. Presented in hard condition. Moves at one with his handler, displaying good overall balance. BOS

Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)