National Gundog Association

National Gundog Association Championship Show 5th August 2018

Many thanks to all the exhibitors for their entries on the day, and to NGA for the opportunity to award CC’s at their show. The entry was excellent 131 making 155 entries with many dogs missing out on higher honours. The quality of the dogs was very good with no bad mouth issues, mostly all in good condition and pleased that I had a large quantity of dogs to the breed standard. I was also pleased with tail sets on my main winners being carried on the level as they should. One comment that I must make is the over stretching of rear hindquarters when stacking the dog which detracts from the rear angulation and overall balanced picture of the dog.

Veteran Dog (9, 2a)

1st Mrs S Welch, Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch Moolou Minstrel at Hookwood Jw ShCM

Veteran boy still in very good condition, compact dog in profile, typical head good chiselling correct ear set good length of neck into correct shoulders, good feet and pasterns, level topline carried well on the move, correct lashing tail with good drive on the move

2nd Mrs J M Harrison, Sh Ch Millpoint Top Hat N'tails Jw ShCM,

Another boy in good condition slightly longer cast than 1, correct head, kind eye, good neck into correct shoulders, level top line, strong rear quarters, moved well not quite the drive of 1.

3rd Mrs L Fox, Tenshilling I Get Around To Dappleline Jw

Res Mr J & Mrs S A Roberts, Kanix Dante's Inferno

Vhc Miss A J Bell, Crookrise the Medlar at Owlspoint Jw ShCM

Minor Puppy Dog (2, 1a)

1st Mr & Miss K&G Adams & Miss L Scales, Fisherbloom Re'encountered

6½ month old youngster, appealing head, good front with oval bone, correct shoulders into level top line, tail set carried slightly high on the move, needs to settle more on the move although still a youngster.

Puppy Dog (4, 2a)

1st Mrs P M Smith, Sniperay Lord Lambourne via Tzaziki

Liver/white well-built boy giving a strong appearance, pleasing head with kind eye, very good front with oval bone and sloping pasterns, correct feet, clean arched neck into good shoulders strong topline, chest well let down with good spring of rib well developed for age, good turn of stifle with the definition of muscle, tail carried level and lashing, took a little time to settle and gave handler a hard time moved well eventually with good drive. Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd Mrs S Mason, Nosam Never Say Never Again At Kiswahili

Shorter cast than 1 not quite giving a balanced picture, head of good proportion, eye shape correct hopefully will darken as it gets older, straight front pasterns needs to tighten up, level topline, needs to watch weight as it affected movement.

Junior Dog (6 3a)

1st Miss W Gordon, Hawkfield Audacity (AI)

Beautifully developed youngster plenty of work in the head giving the most pleasing of looks, long arched neck into correct shoulders, correct front and feet, brisket well let down with good spring of rib, correct length of body with level topline, strong rear quarters moved with drive and tail carried level and straight off the back lashing on the move, one to watch in the future.

2nd Mrs M Gerard, Carmandine Count on me.

B&W boy of good size, well chiselled head, kind eye, correct ear set arched neck into correct shoulders, good front and correct feet, brisket well let down short coupled strong rear quarters, slightly over stretched when stacked making him fall away, tail carried slightly low on the move, did not move as well as 1 on the day.

3rd Mrs V Burke, Alcazar Bohemian Rhapsody

Special Beginners Dog (4, 1a)

1st Ms K Tregaskis, Moenfair Spicewood Summer

4 year old boy in good condition, kind expression good eye correct ears, clean neck into correct shoulders. Oval bone and straight front, correct feet and pasterns, clean outline with level topline strong rear end and good turn of stifle, correct use of tail, moved well with handler. Best Special Beginner.

2nd Mrs C Razzell, The Artful Archer of Hookwood

Pleasing head with correct eye and ear set, well arched neck into correct shoulders oval bone and correct feet, handler needs to watch placement of front legs, topline correct on the move tail carried slightly high, moved well.

3rd Mrs S Mason, Nosam Never Say Never Again At Kiswahili

Yearling Dog (7, 0a)

1st Mrs M & Mrs L Gerrard & Galloway, Sharnphilly Santorelli with Carmandine

B&W boy of good size very pleasing to look at and caught my eye when entering the ring in this class, well chiselled head lovely eye and correct ears, head of medium breadth, well defined stop well arched neck into well laid back shoulders, good depth of chest and spring of rib, correct front and feet, strong topline with tail coming off back strong rear quarters allowing good drive on the move, moved effortlessly with handler.

2nd Mrs S & Miss C Welch & Hazeltine, Pytchley Chasing the Dream for Hookwood

Another B&W boy of good size, very pleasing head with kind expression, well arched neck into correct shoulders, good front with oval bone, correct feet, well bodied for age, level topline, strong rear end powering him round the ring. Difficult decision between 1 & 2.

3rd Miss H Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix Obi at Stargang

Res Miss M Saunders, Phlynnies Prince of Thieves

Vhc Mr J & Mrs S A Roberts, Kanix Othello

Novice Dog (5, 3a)

1st Mrs P M Smith, Sniperay Lord Lambourne via Tzaziki

2nd Mrs S Mason, Nosam Never Say Never Again At Kiswahili

Graduate Dog (6, 0a)

1st Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin, Sunhouse Chips Ahoy.

This boy fits the standard in profile strong and lissom, a series of curves, head with kind expression dark eye well chiselled head with good ear set, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, straight front with oval bone, correct feet, well sprung ribs falling into strong loins, short coupled, strong hindquarters well developed thighs, good turn of stifle, correct topline tail set could be better on the move, moved with drive and purpose.

2nd Mrs J Best, Bestina Balbenach.

B/W balanced head, pronounced occiput, correctly shaped eye, thin leathers, strong arched neck, well placed shoulders, straight front, correct feet, a shade long in body, well placed tail which he used on the move.

3rd Mrs M Gerrard, Carmandine Count on Me

Res Mrs C & Miss F Wheldon & Earl, Caithpoint Extreme Faith

Vhc Mrs E M Flint, Casilex Cognac

Post Graduate Dog (12, 6a)

1st G Hall, Gartarry You Shook Me

B/W, correct head and occiput, excellent front construction, with oval bone, correct feet and placement, arched neck into correct shoulders, strong topline, maintained on the move, good drive from rear, would prefer him to carry his tail slightly lower

2nd Mrs A Turnbull, Bonnygate Marquis O'the Glen at Beridew

B/W pleasing head and expression, not quite the balance of 1, good bone, sloping pasterns correct topline, tail used well on the move, good drive from the rear

3rd Mr K A & Mrs S A Weaver, Anniezu My Guy

Res Mrs C Razzell, The Artful Archer of Hookwood

Vhc Mr J & Mrs S A Roberts, Kanix Othello

Limit Dog (9, 3a)

1st Mrs L & Mr A & Mrs J & Mrs J Jamieson & Macara & Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix News Flash At Glenfinnan

L/W masculine dog, flowed round the ring giving a lissom appearance, well chiselled head, giving the appearance of a dish, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, with very pleasing front construction, balanced throughout, oval bone, pasterns sloping, correct feet, good turn of stifle, well let down hock, well developed second thigh, presented in good hard condition. Reserve Dog CC

2nd Mrs M Gerrard, Hookwood Showpiece at Carmandine

Although a pleasing pointer head, I would have preferred a little more chiselling, pronounced occiput, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, topline strong, good depth of chest, good turn of stifle, strong well-muscled rear with good angulation, with correctly placed tail, moved with drive.

3rd Mr M & Mrs J Lathwell, Tinchitamba A Waiting Game

Res Mr K A & Mrs S A Weaver, Anniezu Lovely Day ShCM

VHC Ms L, Ms P & Ms M Rayner, Spinks & Pringle, Freebreeze Over The Top At Spinray

Open Dog (10, 5a)

1st Mrs J Radcliffe, Sniperay Verandi

B/W masculine well chiselled head, good proportions, occiput pronounced, oval bone, excellent feet shape and length, sloping pasterns, front and rear angulation balanced, strong topline with well-placed tail which he used on the move, excellent depth of chest, well-proportioned rib and coupling giving the dog his overall balance moved round the ring with ease and drive, such a smooth gait Dog CC

2nd Ms S Fowler, Sh Ch Royal Velvet

L/W such a well-made pointer, presented in tip top condition, strong arched neck, balanced front and rear angulation giving him the ability to move round the ring with drive and grace belying his age. Well balanced body, deep chest, excellent feet and pasterns, oval bone, strong in topline, with correctly placed tail set which he used on the move Best Veteran Dog

3rd Miss C & Mrs S Hazeltine & Welch, Just Wilburt by Hookwood Jw ShCM

Res Mrs C & Miss F Wheldon & Earl, Caithpoint Hot Chocolate

Vhc Mrs D & Miss J O'neill, Sh Ch Chesterhope Thrill Of Tchase (Imp Nz)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (4, 1a)

1st Miss M Saunders, Phlynnies Prince of Thieves

B/W good size pleasing head, shoulder placement good, good depth of chest, topline held on the move, moved well

2nd Ms K Tregaskis, Moenfair Choirboy

B/W well chiselled features in the head, shorter in length of neck to 1, not as strong in topline as one, but moved out well

3rd Mrs E M Flint, Casilex Cognac

Veteran Bitch (5, 1a)

1st Ms A Brooksmith, Nightgold Blackavar

One I have judged before and was not disappointed, B/W bitch in good condition, feminine in head, with pronounced Occiput, well placed ears of correct proportion and composition, strong well arched neck into correctly place shoulders, deep in chest, balanced in size and shape, excellent rear angulation, good turn of stifle, well developed second thigh, moved effortlessly around the ring using her correctly place tail Bitch CC, Best Veteran

2nd Mrs J Radcliffe, Sniperay Star Turn

B/W bitch slightly narrower in head than one, but still a feminine pointer head, with the appearance of a dish, strong neck, front and rear angulation balanced, which allowed her to move with drive around the ring. Presented in excellent condition.

3rd L Hall, Gartarry New Moon

Res Mr P R & Mrs D E Stilgoe, Teisgol Caloochi Irish Veteran Champion

Minor Puppy Bitch (4, 1a)

1st Mr & Miss K&G Adams & Miss L Scales, Fisherbloom Fancy That

B/W Pretty head, friable appearance overall, shoulders well laid back, topline a little soft, but this should correct as she matures, moved and presented well

2nd Mrs S Welch, Hookwood Billie

Sweet head but not as much definition as 1, good neck and shoulders, not as soft in the topline as 1, handler over stretched the rear angulation making the puppy look unbalanced.

3rd Mrs C & Miss C Razzell & Hazeltine, Hookwood Blondie

Puppy Bitch (12, 1a)

1st Mrs K Roberts, Byphar Bombay Sapphire

O/W , Feminine head, pronounced occiput, well arched neck into well laid shoulders, excelled in topline, deep chest, rear balanced in angulation, strode out strongly, using her tail as she moved.

2nd C Guy, Carofel on Silent Wings

B/W feminine head, strong arched neck, slightly longer cast than 1, deep chest, topline held on the move, well placed tail which was used well on the move, needs time to strengthen rear muscles

3rd Miss R I Chevalier, Millpoint Some Like It Hot

Junior Bitch (9, 1a)

1st Miss C J Stokes, Hawkfield Castaspell over Guanabara

L/W , feminine in every way, presenting a series of curves, giving the lissom appearance desired, feminine head, with gentle expression balanced in front and rear, deep chest good feet, sloping pasterns, well developed second thigh correct tail set, which allowed her to carry and use her tail well on the move.

2nd Miss V Norbury, Medogold Bamalam

L/W feminine head, with pleasing typical expression, well set ears, strong neck and topline, nothing overdone, a typical pointer in many respects .1 & 2 will change places many times I am sure  

3rd Ms L, Ms P & Ms M Rayner, Spinks & Pringle, Gartarry High Society at Spinray

Special Beginners Bitch (3, 1a)

1st Miss C J Stokes, Hawkfield Castaspell over Guanabara

2nd Mrs S Mason, Nosam Kwatile

O/W, lovely head, not the balance of 1,front construction ok, pastern soft thus forcing odd foot placement soft topline correct rear construction, tail set correct moved steady around the ring.  

Yearling Bitch (5, 2a)

1st Miss V Norbury, Medogold Bamalam

2nd Ms L, Ms P & Ms M Rayner, Spinks & Pringle, Gartarry All That Jazz At Spinray

B/W lovely head giving the appearance of a dish, well arched neck into correct shoulders, deep chest with well sprung ribs, correct topline, correct length of body, good rear hindquarters, moved well with handler.

Novice Bitch (6, 1a)

1st Mr & Mrs J Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix Naughty Nancy.

B/W good head with pleasing expression, although would like more work in head, well arched neck into correct shoulders, correct front with good bone and feet, strong topline, good spring of rib and depth, strong rear with well-developed thighs, moved very well around the ring in tune with handler.  

2nd Mrs K Roberts, Byphar Bombay Sapphire

3rd Mrs J Radcliffe, Sniperay Smitten

Res Mrs S Mason, Nosam Kwatile

Graduate Bitch (4, 2a)

1st Miss C J Stokes, Hawkfield Castaspell over Guanabara

2nd Miss H Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix Orient at Stargang.

O/W feminine head with kind expression good ear set and correct eye, would have liked better stop, correct straight front with oval bone, good feet, body well developed with good depth, short coupled with strong rear quarters, moved steady around the ring, although not as steady as 1.

Post Graduate Bitch (11, 0a)

1st Mr R D & Mrs C A Fleetwood, Millpoint Simply I Catching.

L/W with beautiful head and expression, well arched neck into correctly placed shoulders, lovely front with good oval bone, sloping pasterns with lovely feet, well sprung ribs, short coupled with strong arched loins, well developed rear hindquarters with hock well let down, correct tail carried lashing off the topline when moving with ease around the ring.

2nd Mrs J Cobden, Hawkfield Bronze for Alozia ShCM

Lovely dark L/W lovely expression with good work to head, correct stop and breadth of skull, strong arched neck, correct shoulders, oval bone in straight front, good feet, lovely topline carried well on the move, tail off topline used well on the move, good drive around the ring. Difficult decision between 1 & 2  

3rd Mrs M Gerrard, Carmandine Call My Buff

Res Mr I & Mrs J Metcalf, Darkridge Busy Bein Fab'u Lus

Limit Bitch (8, 3a)

1st Ms T R & Miss I C Baker & Baker-Roullier, Desfrisa Flirtini Jw Shcm

B/W with stunning head and expression, excellent shoulders, correct front with good bone, sloping pasterns, lovely topline, strong well sprung ribs with good depth of chest, correct length of body into slightly arched loins, strong well developed rear with well-defined first and second thigh, correct tail carried on level with back, moved with good dive around the ring.

2nd Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin, Sunhouse Cheerio

L/W plainer head than 1 although not detrimental,  good neck into correct shoulder placement, straight front with oval bone, correct topline short coupled with strong rear hindquarters, moved well around the ring

3rd Mr I & Mrs J Metcalf, Darkridge Witchy Woman

Res Mrs D Vaughn, Teisgol I Am What I Am At Phlynnies

Vhc Mrs E M Flint, Wynbury Golden Chalice by Fleurfield

Open Bitch (9, 3a)

1st Mrs S Welch, Oxfordacres Trinity by Hookwood JW ShCM

B/W girl with melting expression, lovely head correct eye, medium breadth of skull, with well-defined stop, strong well arched neck clean into shoulders, good spring of rib with brisket well let down, correct straight front with nice oval bone, sloping pastern with correct feet, body of good proportion with strong topline into strong rear hindquarters in hard condition, lovely turn of stifle. Tail carried level and lashing on the move, one of the best moving dogs on the day. Reserve Bitch CC

2nd Mrs J M Harrison, Millpoint Hopes N'dreams JW.

L/W with very pleasing head all in correct proportions, long arched neck into good shoulders, lovely front construction with beautiful feet, well sprung ribs, brisket well let down to elbows, strong topline carried well on the move, good well-muscled rear hindquarters, tail carried level with top, moved steady around the ring.

3rd Mrs K & Mr P Wilberg & Robinson, Nz Ch Robwyn Lois Lane To Kanix

Res Mrs E Stuckey, Sh Ch Medogold Coralie of Pendan Jw Shcm

Vhc Mrs K & Mr S Bond, Joneva Asterea Jw

Judge

Tom Gorrian