Witney & District Canine Society

I should like to extend my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this show.  It was a very enjoyable day, the hospitality second to none and the sportsmanship of exhibitors so very welcome and refreshing to see. I very much appreciated the opportunity of this appointment to assess some lovely dogs.  

AVNSC – Utility:

Junior: 

1st: Erbe, Mrs M, Brierbay Razzle Dazzle (Min Schnauzer) Dog of 1 year of age, balanced all through and in good hard condition. Pleasing strong head of good length. Complete, clean and correct dentition. Strong neck into well placed flat shoulders, deep chest, short loin and strong hindquarters. Moved well.

Post Graduate:

1st: Macpherson & Williams, Mrs G A & Lady S E, Kyabeau Ready To Rock (French Bulldog) Balanced dog, square head, thick powerful neck, muscular front, well rounded body not quite as cobby as I would have liked, lacked rear angulation but moved well. 

Open: 

1st: Cann, Ms S M, Sunmarca Moonlight Shadow (Miniature Poodle) Bitch, of 2 and half years black, very well balanced, exquisite head and almond eye, correct, complete and clean dentition, neck of proportionate length into well placed shoulders, deep chest, short back, well made hindquarters with good turn of stifle, moved very well and presented well. BEST AVNSC UTILITY & Reserve Best In Show

2nd Morgan, Mrs C, Hexenmeister Betty Noir (Schnauzer)

AVNSC Pastoral:

Junior: 

1st: Lewington, Mr M & Mrs S, Corsini Prelude (Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervueren) Bitch of 15 months, out of coat and immature. Of pleasing type, finely chiselled head, complete, clean and correct dentition, bitch out of coat. Oblique shoulders, deep chest leading to good hindquarters, moderate rear angulation, moved well once settled, nails far too long, which spoilt foot shape.

Post Grad: 

1st: Jordan-Davis, Ms S A, Blackfire Nefarious Intentions (IMP USA) (Belgian Shepherd Dog, Tervueren) Balanced all through but yet again another dog with nails that were too long Presented in lovely coat, good head and neck, well placed shoulder, deep chest, feet would have been tighter with shorter nails. Well muscled moved well – dentition complete. BEST AVNSC Pastoral

2nd: Collier, Miss R, Pepperbox Sea Tiger (Border Collie)

Open: 

1st: Jordan-Davis, Ms S A, Norlyght Omatikaya (Belgian Shepherd Dog, Tervueren) Bitch of 8 and half and a credit to its owner; lovely head correct bite, balanced all through, well placed shoulder, deep chest, good bone, tight feet in good coat moved well. BEST AVNSC PASTORAL BVIS

Veteran: 

1st: Jordan-Davis, Ms S A, Norlyght Omatikaya

2nd: Collier, Miss R, Pepperbox Sea Tiger

AVNSC Toy

Junior: 

1st Wiles, Ms B, Shedan Follow That Girl (English Toy Terrier) Bitch of just 8 months. Her nails were far too long, which in part detracted from her other qualities. Balanced in outline, pleasing head with flat skull, correct and clean mouth, long neck with slight arch, elbows close to body, which was compact, good turn of stifle, moved very well. BEST AVNSC TOY

AVNSC Hound

Junior: 

1st: Nicholson, Mrs B M, BarratiniJust A Rumour About Kingsheath (Dachshund Miniature Wire-Haired) Bitch of just 10 months and so very balanced. Lovely head and neck, dentition complete, clean and correct, excels in forehand assembly, deep chest, good bone, rounded hindquarters, moved very well. Best AVNSC Hound Puppy

2nd: Webber, Miss D, Zoraden Paint It Black (Whippet)

3rd: Hicks, Mr J & Mrs S, Nuthouse Queen Of Clubs (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

Post Grad: 

1st: Bruz, Ms C B, Yasnyi Sokol IZ Strani Grez Grandvital (Dachshund Long-Haired) Lovely dog of 3 years. Very good head, clean, complete and correct dentition, very well placed shoulder and return of upper arm, very good bone all through, short nails presented in lovely coat, well muscled, rounded hindquarters, moved very well. Presented in top class condition, which I appreciated – pushed very hard for final top honours today. Best AVNSC Hound

2nd: Skinner, Mrs K, Skyswift Moonlight Tango (Greyhound)

Open: 

1st: Webber, Miss D, Dark Wing (Whippet) 4 year old Whippet, pleasing type, nails far too long, correct and complete dentition, nice head leading, into shoulders that were a fraction steep for me, deep chest, good width of second thigh, moved well even though the front action was slightly high. Would have liked more strength in neck and more bone.

2nd: Hicks, Mr J & Mrs S, Nuthouse Romance (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

3rd: Nicholson, Mrs B M, Eastriding Attimo At Kingsheath

AVNSC Gundog

Junior: 

1st: Roberts, Mrs K, Byphar Bombay Saphire (Pointer) Just over 12 months, what a lovely bitch, very well balanced, lovely head, skull and neck, complete, clean and correct dentition, muscular neck with slight arch. Well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, chest deep, brisket to level with elbows. Short coupled, muscular hindquarters that were used to advantage on the move, well turned stifles and hocks well let down, coat short and hard. Very good and smooth movement even though restricted indoors today.

2nd: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Stanegate Leading Role At Zakby (Irish Water Spaniel) I thought this was a really lovely puppy, that even at just 6 months of age oozes quality. Beautifully balanced with the correct compact square outline. His head is so true to type, large with a high dome, good length of muzzle and well chiselled beneath the eyes. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Strong, well arched neck leading to very good shoulder placement and corresponding return of upper arm. Correctly placed elbows with well-barrelled ribcage and short lion. Strong hindquarters with long stifles and well let down hocks. Coat of good texture for his age. Moved well on a long stride showing a good roll from her ribcage. Best AVNSC Gundog Puppy & Best Puppy In Show.

Post Graduate: 

1st: Macpherson, Mrs G A, Milisimo Corrente Del Rokeover (Italian Spinone): 3 year old male, excellenet bone all through, correct dentition, loveley head and expression, strong neck, well placed shoulders and return of upper arm, deep chest into strong hindquarters, moved well if not a little close behind. Could have been presented in show condition.

Open: 

1st: Collier, Miss R, Pepperbox Summer Time (Cocker Spaniel) Extremely well balanced and compact bitch of 4 years of age. of 18 month of age, well developed skull, square muzzle, gentle expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, low set ears, strong neck into very well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper, well developed chest, short loin, level topline, muscular hindquarters, very good feet, movement was very good. Best AVNSC Gundog.

2nd: Macpherson & Williams, Mrs G A & Lady S E, Ilsolo Figlio De Decipolla Del Rishona (Italian Spinone)

Veteran:

1st: Williams, Lady S E, Kirwilldale Takoda At Rishona (Irish Setter) 8½ year old dog not presented in anything close to show condition and with nails that were simply unacceptably too long. Pleasing head, strong neck into shoulders that are too steep in upper arm, deep chest and well turned stifle. Strange things were happening with his hind movement together with his nails rattling on the floor as he moved.

AVNSC Terrier

Junior: 

1st: Read, Mr B J & Mrs A E, Miltonbury Sunrise At Roxambor (Border Terrier) Very well balanced with correctly proportioned head dark eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Level topline with good tailset carried well on the move. Excellent bone and feet. Moved out well on good stride.  

2nd: Day, Mrs G, Tribannon Chocolate Chip At Trekhilli (Cairn Terrier) Dog of just 7 months, extremely well balanced, with alert appearance. Good head proportions and showing indentation between the eyes. Correct, clean and complete dentition, sloping shoulders, level back and strong hindquarters – once moving at the correct speed he showed a free flowing stride. Best AVNSC Puppy Terrier & Reserve Best Puppy In Show

Post Graduate: 

1st: Read, Mr B J & Mrs A E, Roxambor Space Invader (Border Terrier) Liked him for his overall type and construction. Good head with dark eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Well laid shoulder. Body deep and narrow leading to strong loin and racy hindquarters. Moved well with great purpose – accurate fore and aft and with a good open side gait.  

2nd: Read, Mr B J & Mrs A E, Chintaku Boris At Roxambor (Border Terrier)

3rd: Freeman, Ms J M, Buttons Rambles ( Norfolk Terrier) 

Open: 

1st: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Calvenace Minnie Ha-Ha At Zakby ShCM (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier) What a really lovely 6 year old bitch. Presented in superb condition and an absolute credit to her owners. Stunning head that was both flat and of moderate length, correct, clean and complete dentition, very good shoulder placement and corresponding return of upper arm, straight forelegs, deep chest and strong compact loin, strong hindquarters short nails and neat feet. Moved very well at all times, and accurate both fore, aft and in side profile. My pleasure to award her Best AVNSC Hound & Best In Show

2nd: Read, Mr B J & Mrs A E, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM (Border Terrier)

3rd: Read, Mr B J & Mrs A E, Badgerbeck Cha Cha At Roxambor (Border Terrier)

Veteran: 

1st: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Calvenace Killer Queen At Zakby (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier) 7 year old bitch, a credit to her owner, super presnetation, lovely head and expression, deep chest, clean mouth with correct and complete dentition, short coupled, moderate turn of stifle, level topline, moved and handled very well. RBVIS

2nd: Small, Mrs M, Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Border Terrier)

AV Import Register: 

1st: Walker, Mrs J, Nantiderri Dancing Daisy To Baikel (Korthals Griffon) Nearly 3 years of age. Lovely large and long head and intelligent expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest, strong loin. Hindquarters well made, thighs long. Moved well but slightly hampered in getting into the correct gait speed by the limitations of her handler, which resulted in moving a little close behind – in very good coat.

Stakes Classes

Puppy: 

1st: Wiles, Ms B, Shedan Follow That Girl (English Toy Terrier)

Special Beginner: 

1st: Roberts, Mrs C L, Medogold Black Betty At Kananaskis (Pointer) 13 month bitch balanced, good head with correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck into well placed shoulders deep chest good bone tight feet moved well once finally settled with handler.

2nd: Wiles, Ms B, Shedan Follow That Girl (English Toy Terrier)

3rd: Freeman, Ms J M, Buttons Rambles ( Norfolk Terrier) 

Open: 

1st: Collier, Miss R, Pepperbox Summer Time (Cocker Spaniel)

2nd: Jordan-Davis, Ms S A, Blackfire Nefarious Intentions (IMP USA) (Belgian Shepherd Dog, Tervueren)

3rd: Macpherson, Mrs G A, Milisimo Corrente Del Rokeover (Italian Spinone)

Best in Show: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Calvenace Minnie Ha-Ha At Zakby ShCM (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier)

Reserve Best In Show: Cann, Ms S M, Sunmarca Moonlight Shadow (Miniature Poodle)

Best Puppy In Show: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Stanegate Leading Role At Zakby (Irish Water Spaniel)

Reserve Best Puppy In Show: Day, Mrs G, Tribannon Chocolate Chip At Trekhilli (Cairn Terrier)

Best Veteran in Show: Jordan-Davis, Ms S A, Norlyght Omatikaya (Belgian Shepherd Dog, Tervueren)

Reserve Best Veteran In Show: Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F, Calvenace Killer Queen At Zakby (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier)

Martyn J Rees (Judge)