South Western Gundog Club

South Western Gundog Club

20th October 2018

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this show, and for the exhibitors for their acceptance of me as a last minute change of judge. What a super venue, very spacious allowing for good sized rings, light and airy, with a good car park. My thanks must go to my very efficient stewards. But most of all to the exhibitors, for the pleasure of your dogs

Labrador Retriever

Puppy (6,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Braddon - Trendlewood Dunnabbey Ten Out Of Ten

Lovely 9 month old yellow, heading a strong class. This young bitch caught my eye as she is just right for size and balance. She has a lovely flow to her outline, nothing is overdone and carrying the right amount of weight. She shows herself off to advantage. Her head has good balance, with length and strength to the foreface, eye still to darken a fraction, well placed and used ears. Strong neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline and well set on tail. Depth through the ribcage and strong hindquarters. Shown in good coat. Moving out soundly and with positive footfall - BP

2. Mrs Bishop - Trewinnard Tweed For Demadon

7 month old black bitch, naughty but nice, and with so much appeal. She is certainly developing along the right lines. When stood she has a shapely outline, have good bone and substance yet so feminine. Lovely outgoing nature and showing lots of character. Her head is balanced, with a lovely dark eye, keen and alert expression, clean strong neck, topline not as firm as winner today. Good ribbing and depth to the brisket, well boned limbs and an otter tail. Good dense coat. Moving out well

3. Mr & Mrs Hoban - Meadowleigh Black In Style

Junior (5,1)

1. Miss Hicks - Jubilwell Good As Gold

Kind natured 16 month old yellow bitch very gentle in her demeanour. She has good depth and strength through the body. Would like a fraction more length of leg for complete balance. Her head is well proportioned with good width to the backskull and length to the foreface. Her neck is of good length and cleanly fitting into her shoulders. Brisket is well let down with a lovely spring to the ribs. Liked her hindquarters, they show a good width of thigh and bend to the stifle. Moving with ease and true

2. Baker & Judd - Harpitts Minnie Mack

Strongly made 13 month old chocolate dog. This young dog gives the impression of power and strength. When stood has a lovely body shape, his profile shows to be compact. His head is strong with plenty of width, good length to the foreface, a fraction lighter in eye. His muscular neck flowing into a firm and short back. Super depth to the ribcage and development of forechest. Well developed in the hindquarters. Well handled and shown with a good short dense coat. Moving out with drive

3. Mr Wilcox - Donamick Kira

Yearling (4,1)

1. Mr Wilcox - Donamick Every Day

This yellow bitch is coming up 2 years of age, and had her silly head on today, as she did not make it easy for her handler. Really liked her outline, she is of a nice size, feminine and nothing is overdone. She has lovely overall balance, with good body proportions. Feminine and kind head, clean strong neck, firm level topline, short coupled and nicely bent stifles. On the move decided to play the fool, but saw enough to see she was true moving to win the class

2. Baker & Judd - Harpitts Minnie Mack

repeat 2nd in Junior

3. Miss Jefferies - Tiaja Love From Kimmy

Post Graduate (7,2)

1. Miss Newstead - Champles Betty Grable

Calm and gentle yellow bitch, nearly 3 years of age. Liked her overall size and balance. She has good development through the body and in good muscle tone. She has such a gentle and kind expression, but not wanting to use her ears! Lovely dark eye, Strong neck, but a little more dewlap. Firm well held topline, correct spring to the ribs and depth to the ribcage. Pleasing width of thigh, which she used to move true and with drive

2. Mr & Mrs Mills - Lembas Pinball Wizard

Workmanlike and athletic 3 year old yellow dog. Top end for size, but fit as a fiddle and fit for function. He has the desired strength all through but also the leg length to show good balance. Being a bit of a muppet when being gone over. Masculine well proportioned head, dark eye and intelligent expression. Good forechest and spring of rib, firm and level topline, moderate rear angulation. Moving out with strong and active strides.

3. Mrs Jeffery - Carohall Day Dreamer At Mibridge

Open Dog (5,3)

The naughty class of the day!

1. Miss Moody - Trendlewood Mr Blue Sky

Upstanding 4 year old yellow dog, who shows himself off with confidence. He has strength and substance, with super muscle tone and condition. Playing the fool today, which was endearing! He has a balanced head, with good width to the backskull, dark eyes, and well placed ears. He has a lovely flow from head, neck and topline. Tail carriage was a little higher. Super depth to the ribcage, well boned limbs. Liked his rear end, with a good width of thigh and bend of stifle. Moving out with purpose

2. Mrs Jeffery - Lembas Swings Both Ways At Mibridge

Black dog of nearly 5 years, but had reverted to puppyhood today, but I do like a bit of character! Confident and cheeky dog, who oozes charm. Being of a different stamp to winner, but liked his overall balance. He has substance but is not overdone. Masculine head, lovely dark expressive eyes. Clean strong neck, firm topline, lovely depth through the body, short coupled and nicely boned limbs. Moving out true, if a little playfully

Open Bitch (6,0)

A super class, could happily place any of the top 3 in first place

1. Mr & Mrs Mills - Lembas Crackling Rosie JW

What a cracker, super 4 year old yellow bitch. She has the most impressive outline when stood, showing strength, substance yet being feminine with beautiful body lines, nothing is out of place all flowing seamlessly to the next part. She is so smart and never stopped showing. She has the most appealing head, clean cut, broad in backskull, with dark keen eyes. Her neck just flows into a well held firm topline and well set on otter tail. She has strength through the body, with a good spring to the ribs and short coupled. Carrying the correct amount of weight, she is fit and agile. Having well turned stifles and width of thigh, she used her powerful hindquarters to good effect showing power reach and drive - BOB

2. Mr & Mrs Hoban - Meadowleigh Romantic Quest

Super 3 year old black bitch, she has lovely balance and construction. When stood, shows herself off to advantage having a good ring presence and well handled. She is of a nice size, with substance and femininity combined. She is pleasing to the eye with her clean body lines. Such a feminine head, and kind gentle expression from those dark eyes. Liked her clean neck, which flowed into well laid shoulders, firm topline and short coupled. Well boned legs onto tight feet. Well developed hindquarters. Shown in good coat. Showing precise and positive footfall and in harmony with her handler - RBOB

3. Mr & Mrs Mills - Lembas Go Gentle JW

Flat Coated Retrievers

Puppy (1,0)

1. Mrs Crocker - Hopevalley Morning Dew At Ravenhall

8 month old black bitch, very raw, lively and full of character. Found her to be of a nice size and overall shape when stood. Everything is just right for her age. Her head has good length and well moulded, lovely dark eye and well placed ears. A good length of neck flowing into her level topline, with good depth for her age. Ever wagging tail, good width of thigh. A little erratic on the move, showing good drive - BP

Yearling (3,1)

1. Miss Jones - Caehaidd Lets Go Crazy At Braemist

14 month old black bitch, from a smaller mould but with lovely proportions and balance. She has clean body lines and is developing nicely. Feminine head which is well moulded, dark eye with a kind gentle expression. Good length of neck, depth to the brisket, nicely boned limbs, correct length to the rib cage and strong hindquarters. Moved with enthusiasm and drive

2. Miss Hayman - Tikkidui Showmans Dream

Black dog 17 months old, today playing the fool and being a delinquent. Not as forward in his development as winner, but liked his overall size and stamp. He has a masculine head, showing good length and a dark eye. His neck is clean and strong, with enough depth to brisket, good spring to the ribs and short coupled. Pleasing width to the thigh. A little lacking in coat at present. An animated mover, providing his handler with a bit of a challenge

Post Graduate (4,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Trotter - Lussac Vill I An

2 year old black dog. This young dog has a pleasing outline when stood, having the desired raciness but also substance. Lovely well moulded head, with good length to the foreface, his dark eyes giving a kind and loving expression. He is clean through the neck and flows well into a firm topline. Chest down to the elbow with good development of forechest, short coupled, hindquarters have a nice sweep of stifle and width. In profile he has a lovely free flowing action, a little untidy in front, good drive from the rear. Shown in good condition.

2. Mrs May - Lussac Vintage Lace

Litter sister to winner. Very similar in qualities to her brother, winner just a little more mature at present. Smaller framed but well balanced. Lovely head piece, feminine all through. Her neck flowing well into a firm topline. Good development to the body, brisket well let down, nicely bent stifles. Moving out with purpose

3. Mrs Knight - Draketor Dartmoor Fern

Open Dog (4,3)

1. Mr & Mrs Cooves - Draketor Sea Shanty

Smart and mature 4 year old black dog. He has an impressive outline when stood, showing good substance and bone, yet having the desired raciness. Nothing is overdone with lovely body lines. Masculine moulded head, dark eye with a keen and kind expression. His body is well developed, with the brisket well let down and correctly sprung ribs, and short coupled. His topline is firm and well held both standing and on the move. Liked his hindquarters, they are strong and well muscled with a good width of thigh and bend of stifle. A happy mover with correct footfalls - BOB

Open Bitch (2,1)

1. Mrs, Mr & Mrs Cooves - Onyxro Naiad For Draketor

Loved the attitude of this 7 year old black bitch, so very happy and outgoing. Eye catching in the line up, as she has a clean and elegant yet robust outline, and well developed all through. She has a super head, with good length and moulding, dark bright eye with a gentle and intelligent expression. Good length of neck, chest is down to the elbow and nicely sprung ribs, a fraction longer in loin. Strong rear in good muscle tone. Shown in super coat and condition. Moving at one with her handler to flow around the ring - RBOB