Bridgend & District Kennel Association

Bridgend & District Canine Society

Sunday 1st March.

Thank you to the Committee for the kind invitation to judge. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with you; the attention to detail was excellent and clearly exhibitor-focused, which truly reflects how a show should be run. The atmosphere in and around the ring was warm and good-spirited, making it a pleasure to officiate. My sincere thanks also to my lovely stewards, John and Sylvia, for their efficiency, support and good humour throughout the day.

Irish Setter

Puppy (2,2)

Junior (2,2)

Post Graduate (4,2)

1st Murray’s Quensha I know him so well. Quality Irish Setter of excellent breed type with a beautiful, balanced outline and true raciness without exaggeration. Lovely head with correct proportions, dark eye and gentle, intelligent expression. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and strong loin. Moved freely with effortless reach in front and strong, driving action behind, covering the ground as the breed should. Presented in gleaming coat and hard condition, completing a very pleasing picture.

2nd Evans & Lloyd-Jones’ Clonageera Honey Honey at Blodaugoch. Another pleasing irish, Presented in good coat and condition. Pleasing head and expression, good depth and sprung ribs. not as purposeful with drive as 1st.

Open (5,2)

1st – Murray’s Henaleas Maximilian With Derrydore JW

A quality male of excellent breed type who immediately impressed for balance and overall presence. Masculine without coarseness, with a well-proportioned head, clean planes and correct eye giving a true kindly expression. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and strong, well-angulated quarters. On the move he showed reach in front and positive drive behind, covering the ground effortlessly while maintaining outline and carriage. Presented in hard condition and handled sympathetically. A convincing class winner and Best of Breed.

2nd – Penclippin Jubilee Flame JW.

Another very good Irish with much to admire, particularly his bone and overall substance. Pleasing head and expression, good depth of chest and well-sprung ribs. Moved soundly both ways, maintaining topline. However, he did not quite match the winner for drive.

Spaniel (Cocker)

Post Graduate (4,2)

1st – Blackley & Salero’s Wightroche Calla Lilly

Feminine, well-balanced Cocker of pleasing type with a lovely head and soft expression. Good reach of neck into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and well-set tail. Excellent rib and depth, giving a compact outline. Moved with true Cocker action, positive behind and maintaining shape. Showed well throughout to secure the class, if a little excited on occasion but she thoroughly enjoyed her day out.

2nd – Tomerine La Dolce Vita

Another quality youngster with good bone and substance. Pleasing head and eye and shown in good coat. Moved soundly but not quite the same fluency in front action as the winner, time in on his side as just a baby. Happy to award Best Puppy.

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Open

1st – Blackey & Salero’s Wightroche The Bee JW ( (4,0)

A stylish and balanced Cocker who impressed for overall quality and true breed type. Beautiful head properties with correct ear set and gentle expression. Strong neck into well-constructed forehand, firm topline and well-angled quarters. Moved with reach and drive, covering the ground with purpose while retaining correct outline. In excellent coat and condition. A worthy Best of Breed.

2nd – Lewis’ Rockypoint Raffles

Quality exhibit with much to admire, particularly his substance and rib. Moved soundly but lacked just the sparkle and overall finish of the winner on the day.

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Weimaraner

Post Graduate (3,0)

1st – Phillips’ Rivertone Defying Gravity

Balanced and athletic Weimaraner with a pleasing head and correct expression. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and strong quarters. Moved freely with good reach and drive, maintaining outline throughout. Showed consistently and deserved the win. Worthy Best of Breed and pleased to see she topped the Gundog Group

2nd – Pearman’s Weipowa Shaken Not Stirred To Britmans

Another very pleasing example of the breed with strength and substance. Sound mover but not quite as together as the winner, however just a puppy and has time on his side. Best Puppy in Breed.

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Open ( 2,1)

1st – Jefferies’ Rivertone Aurora Over Silbermeer

Elegant and balanced with a lovely head and eye. Good shoulder placement and strong hindquarters. Moved soundly and held her topline well to secure the class. Moved out well in the challenge, just not as purposeful on the move as the PG winner.

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Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Post Graduate (4,1)

1st – Johnson and Langley’s Santallina Coroebus

Quality Welsh Springer with correct outline and good bone. Masculine head without coarseness, good depth of chest and firm topline. Moved with steady, workmanlike action and maintained balance throughout. Shown in super coat. Deserved the class win and Best of Breed.

2nd – Roberts’ Nyliram Just Dance With Cwrtafon

Another with many qualities to appreciate, attractive and well presented with a pleasing expression, very sweet character. She loved her day out. Lovely rich coat. Sound mover but not quite the same drive in hind action as the winner.

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Open ( 3,2)

1st – Ayres’ Glenbrows Asha

Attractive young lady, of good type with a pleasing head and kind expression. Presented well and handled sympathetically. However, on the day would have benefited from carrying a little more weight.

Judge K Roberts – Byphar