Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society

Norfolk & Norwich CS 

7th April 2026 

Judge: Miss L Tarabad (Khatibi) 

English Setter 

Puppy (2) 

1.Naulls’ Nellasett Truly Truly. Well balanced bitch with good neck and front assembly, well ribbed back, good topline and well angulated rear. Feminine head of good proportions with correctly set ears, nice eyes and expression. Impressed on the move, covering the ground with ease holding her outline firm with tail lashing. BOB, BP. 

2.Lawson’s Summerseve Cezanne. Soundly constructed and moved well in profile, not as good out and back as 1. Masculine head with kind expression. Handled and presented well. 

Sp Yearling (1) 

1.Reid’s Diersett Moon Of The Skies. Feminine bitch with balanced front and rear angulation, nice neck, topline and tail carriage, good bone and feet. Pretty head of good proportions, dark eyes and low set ears. Moved well enough but could have more reach in front.  

Limit (3,2) 

1.Pearson’s Bournehouse Augustus at Yessandi JW. Nice size and shape with lovely head and expression, beautiful eyes and well balanced length of muzzle. Good reach of neck, well ribbed up, level topline, good bone and feet. Moved freely.  

Open (1) 

1.McLoughlin’s Arabin Silver Panda. Mature bitch with good angulation fore and aft, nice neck into a firm topline, good ribbing, quality bone and good feet. Pleasing head and expression with nice eyes and well balanced muzzle. Covered the ground easily holding her outline firm, not quite the elegance of the puppy but her movement won her rbob. 

Irish Setter 

Puppy (1) 

1. Thomas’s Gwendariff Picasso Pizzazz naf taf. 6month baby with the most delightful attitude. Nicely constructed with flowing outline from head to tail, beautiful head and expression and moving well once settled. Every bit the baby but should mature well. BP 

Limit (2) 

1.Thomas’s Meldor-sett Fairy Lily at Dawnmaen (imp pol). Racy and balanced in outline with good neck, topline and tailset. Balanced angulation fore and aft, good depth of chest, well ribbed back to strong loin and well muscled rear. Feminine head with dark expressive eyes, good planes, correctly set ears and dense pigment. Moved well, accurate out and back and with good reach and drive in profile. BOB.  

2.Adams’ Paduan Ready for Love at Danbryeli. A little heavy and not moving as freely as 1 but soundly constructed with well angulated rear. Pleasing head and expression.  

Open (2) 

1. Turner’s Gwendariff I Wont Forgetu. Masculine dog with appealing outline, good topline and well angulated rear. In beautiful condition and well muscled throughout. Strong head with good planes, moderate stop, nice dark eyes and kind expression. Moved freely in all directions but didn’t cover the ground quite as well as the limit winner. RBOB. 

2.Adams’ Harrends Sophie at Danbryeli. 7yr bitch who was carrying a little too much weight but has ample reach of neck, decent front and rear angulation, good depth of chest and well ribbed back. Sweet expression and dark eyes. Moved happily. 

Retriever (Flat Coated) 

Puppy (2,1) 

1.Dunnett’s Hoedun Does It Matter. Black bitch with the typical happy attitude. Lovely front and rear assembly, firm topline,good tailset and carriage, body developing as expected at this age, good bone and feet. Lovely head and expression with nice eyes and well set and used ears. Moved with confidence and accuracy, covering the ground effortlessly. Presented in beautiful coat and condition. BP, Puppy Group 1. 

Special Yearling (4,2) 

1.Jacobs & Reynolds’ Secret Blue Dress Basteta For Gemswin JW SGWC (imp lt) Very happy and attentive bitch who’s tail never stopped! Super front and rear assembly, firm topline, good bone and feet. Nice head and expression, presented in super coat and condition. RBOB 

2.Mcquade’s Maddouse Dimonds R’Forever. Nearly 2 years old, a touch long in loin and could be firmer in topline but has good ribbing, well angulated rear and good bone. Pleasant head and expression. Moved freely. 

Limit (3) 

1.Campbell & Brown’s Ronevorg King of Attitude. The best for movement here particularly out and back. Balanced outline with firm topline, good chest and ribbing, well off for bone, good feet and sound rear assembly. Masculine head with dark eyes. Covered the ground well. 

2.Mcquade’s Gemswin River Of Dreams. 4yr bitch of a nice size with ample reach of neck, decent topline and well angulated rear. Pretty, feminine head with dark eyes and lovely expression. Moved ok. 

3.Wilson’s Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez 

Open (3,1) 

1.Wilson’s Hameldowntor Music of the Night VW. Almost 10years old but doesn’t show it at all. A real credit to her owner and an easy choice here to top the breed. Super balance to her outline which flows from head to toe with lovely neck and shoulders, firm topline, well angulated rear and well set and used tail. In quite superb coat and condition with a beautiful, well moulded head, dark eyes and alert expression. Moved with a free, accurate gait, good reach and drive and a firm outline. I thought she was beautiful and later couldn’t resist her in the Group. BOB, Group 1.  

2.Parmee’s Everblack Enjoying Life. Another nice one, 2yrs old with nice balance to his outline, straight front, good bone and feet, well ribbed back, firm topline and strong rear. Masculine head of good proportions and pleasing expression. Moved well. 

Retriever (NSDT) 

Sp Yearling (4,3) 

1.Fincham’s Danehaven Despreux. Almost 2yrs old with good neck and shoulder, straight front, well sprung ribs, firm topline and nicely angulated rear. Correctly shaped head with nice eyes and expression. Moved well holding a good outline in profile. 

Limit (4,2) 

1.Tester’s Gingafing Best of You. Nice size bitch in good coat and condition. Soundly constructed with typical balance, good bone and substance, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Pleasing head and expression with well set and used ears. Moved well. RBOB. 

2.Heys’ Danehaven Deeks. Bigger, masculine dog who didn’t have the outline of 1. Adequate reach of neck, well sprung ribs, good bone, in good coat. Pleasant head and alert expression. Nice temperament, moved freely. 

Open (2) 

1.Collins & Powley’s Sh Ch Deveron Duchess of Danehaven. Quality 7yr bitch and not surprised to see she has her title. She was a joy to watch on the move, covering the ground with an easy, jaunty action maintaining her outline at all times. Beautiful wedge shaped head with good width between well set and used ears, nice eyes and alert expression. Well made with good angulation fore and aft, good chest and ribbing and in super condition, just a touch longer than ideal. An easy winner of BOB here. 

2.Tester’s Gingafing Forget Me Not. Very happy bitch nearing 6yrs old moving freely but didn’t cover the ground as well as 1. Soundly constructed with adequate reach of neck, little upright in front, well ribbed back, good bone and substance.  

AVNSC Gundog. As is often the case the avnsc classes had quality all through, all of the dogs present were good enough to have featured in the group placings.  

Puppy (3,1) 

1.Furnell’s Bebecova Renaissance. Gorgeous Clumber baby who was especially impressive on the move covering the ground with a free, accurate gait whilst holding his outline firm. Well proportioned head with nice clean eyes, strong muzzle and well set ears. Strong neck into good shoulders, firm topline, super chest and ribbing for age, strong rear and super bone and feet. In lovely condition and handled to an advantage. BP, Puppy Group 2. 

2.Goodchild’s Articbreeze Kiss N Tell at Kingsfleet. Lagotto who was rather unsettled on the move so didn’t make the best of herself, but she’s still a baby so plenty of time! Typical balance to her outline with good bone, balanced front and rear angulation and ample reach of neck. Pretty head and intelligent expression. Presented in good coat and condition, just needs time to mature.  

Sp Yearling (1) 

1.Jennings & Slack’s Alibama Gossip Girl. Eyecatching young American Cocker bitch in pristine coat and condition and handled expertly to make the most of her. Beautiful head with defined stop, dark expressive eyes, low set ears, square muzzle and strong jaw. Good reach of neck into nice shoulders, straight front,correct topline, well angulated rear with hocks well let down. Moved effortlessly around the ring, good out and back and covering the ground very well in profile. Best Avnsc, Group 2. 

Limit (1) 

1.Jennings & Bedding’s Alibama She’s a Peach. Another quality American Cocker from the same kennel as the previous class winner and again appealed greatly for size, balance and type. Gorgeous head and expression, good reach of neck into a firm topline, good ribbing, short loin and well angulated rear. Moved freely using her rear well. Just slightly preferred the front on the other bitch in the challenge but wasn’t much to separate them. Reserve Best AVNSC. 

Open (2) 

1.Mcdonald & Westwood’s Roanjora Cremant De Savoie Avec Eusanit JW. IRWS who was pushed hard by 2 but just had the edge on the move coming towards a little cleaner on the day. Typical balance to his outline with good neck and shoulders, firm topline, good chest and ribbing, strong loin and nicely angulated, well muscled rear. Handsome head of good proportions with a lovely expression. Moved with purpose, accurate in all directions.  

2.Heath & Robinson’s Sh Ch. Pinseeker Pep Guardiola JW. Very smart GSP with a lovely outline, good neck and shoulders, well sprung ribs, firm topline and strong rear. Clean cut head with nice eyes and expression. Moved very well in profile and was presented in very fit condition.

Av Imp Reg Gundog 

Open (2) 

1.Sladden’s Khyannes Villette at Canemamans shcex (imp hun) Veteran Braque D’auvergne looking super for her age. Soundly constructed and free moving with good angulation fore and aft, good chest and ribbing, firm topline and well muscled rear. Pretty, feminine head of good balance and intelligent expression. Best Imp Reg. 

2.Bunn’s Corve Defiance. Very happy Barbet presented in good coat and condition. Masculine head of good breadth with nice eyes, dense pigment and strong jaw. Soundly made and consequently moved soundy, just not with the accuracy of 1. Reserve best Imp Reg. 

Gundog Group 

1.Wilson’s H. Music of the Night (Flat Coat) 

2.Jennings & Slack’s Alibama Gossip Girl (American Cocker) 

3.Davies’ Ryallcourt Happy Dance of Peacevale (Cocker) 

4.Keely’s Khaleesi De Les Llacunes with Alhambian (imp esp) 

Gundog Puppy Group 

1.Dunnett’s Hoedun Does It Matter (Flat Coat) 

2.Furnell’s Bebecova Renaissance (Clumber) 

3.Savage’s Libertia Gingerlicious (H. Vizsla) 

4.Cruttwell’s Ashbyglen To Honour You (G. Ret)

AV Gundog 

Veteran (11,4) 

1.Wilson’s H. Music of the Night 

2.Sladden’s Tyrbechgyn Believe You Will at Canemamans JW SHcex OSW VW. 7yr Bracco who was unlucky to meet 1. Still moving like a dog half his age and such a credit to his owner. Masculine, well chiselled head with large eyes, good depth to muzzle and correctly set ears. Strong neck into good front assembly, deep chest and good ribbing, well muscled rear and good feet. Free moving with plenty of reach and drive. 

3.Kotanen’s Fin Ch. Triplet Queen of Queens (imp fin)

Puppy (17,10) 

1. Dunnett’s Hoedun Does It Matter. Flat coat as previous. 

2.Keely’s Alhambian’s Sally Traffic. Very excitable ESS who needs to settle on the move but is only a baby and obviously loves being in the ring! Such a pretty head and delightful expression from her lovely eyes. Good neck, topline and rear angulation, body developing well for her age and in super coat and condition, handled to an advantage. 

3.Remington’s Jessremjul Diamond Pearls 

Junior (6,4) 

1.Wright’s Chazbaz Super Trooper. Free moving cocker spaniel with super angulation fore and aft, good chest and ribbing, strong loin and well set and carried tail. Correctly shaped head with low set ears, nice eye and well balanced length of muzzle.  

2.Porter-Manning & Porter’s Wallaroo Betelgeuse. Weimaraner who is well made but still needs time to fill out but time is on his side. Moved well in profile maintaining his outline and covering the ground fairly well. Pleasing head and typical expression.  

Open (15,9) 

1.Collins & Powley’s Sh Ch. Deveron Duchess of Danehaven. NSDTR as before. 

2.Turner’s Oakmarsh Haunting Melody. Chesapeake. Big enough with enough neck, good depth of chest and spring of rib, correct tuck up and well muscled rear. Feminine head of good proportions with well finished muzzle and strong jaw. Moved well but topline could be firmer. 

3.Mcquade’s Gemswin River of Dreams