Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Lagotto Romagnolo

Puppy (2,0A)

1) Nelson’s Nelbekio Elite Emilia - 6 months old feminine bitch with correct head proportions, correct hazel eyes, scissor bite, short neck into moderately laid shoulders, straight front leading to compact feet, needs time to develop in chest, good bend of stifle, in good woolly coat. Moved well which won her this class. RBOB & BPIB

2) Hatch’s Nelbrekio Elite Eleanora – I see she is litter sister to my first. Bigger boned girl. Again correct head proportions, straight front leading to tight feet, needs time to fill her frame, in excellent woolly coat, moved soundly but needs to tighten on the move, she gave her handler a really hard time.

Special Yearling (1,0A)

1) Nelson’s Il Granaio Dei Malatesta Richard At Nelbekio – 15 months old boy who presented a square outline, with masculine head with correct length of skull to muzzle, straight front leading to tight feet, short neck leading to correct layback of shoulders, short loin, deep chested to elbows, good bend of stifle, when this dog settled moved well in all directions.

Limit (2,1A)

1) Whittick’s Moonreed Warbler – Bitch with a feminine head and expression, nice width of skull with a large open nose, correct oval bone, well bodied, not in her best coat today. Moved soundly and was at one with her handler.

Open (2, 0A)

1) Nelson’s Gaesten Zippy Zingo At Nelbekio ShCM RL4 – 8 year old dog who presented a pleasing square outline, masculine head and expression with the correct head proportions, short neck leading to correct shoulder placement, straight front with oval bone leading to compact feet, deep chested, short loin, well bent stifle. Moved well and soundly. BOB

2) Nelson, Ferguson & Barker’s Mizani Dioro Over Savio – 2 year old dog with masculine head with correct head proportions from muzzle to skull, correct ear size and shape, short neck into correct layback of shoulders, , deep chested, short loin, well muscled rear quarters, moved soundly with plenty of drive.

English Springer Spaniel

Puppy (2,0A)

1) Cokell’s Carlyquinn Kisses of Fire – Liver and White 11 months old bitch who presented a lovely shape standing, feminine head and expression, straight front with good bone leading to tight compact feet, good length of neck into well laid back shoulders, short loin, holds her topline on the move, just needs to tighten in rear movement. RBOB & BP

2) Cokell’s Carylquinn Demelza – I see she is litter sister to my 1st. Feminine head and expression again, but needs time for her head to develop on, good bone, well muscled rear end, she was not enjoying her day out today, moved soundly.

Open (1, 0A)

1) Hydon’s Clentonian Pandemonium JW – Black and white bitch who presented a pleasing outline, feminine head and expression, correct ear set and eye shape, good length of neck into well laid back shoulders, well boned shoulders leading to correct feet, deep chested, strong body, moderate bend of stifle, in excellent coat. Moved with drive and purpose. BOB

Sussex Spaniel

Puppy (2,0A)

1) Matthews’ Foxhampton Falling Star – 8 months old bitch who presented a pleasing outline. Lovely head and expression with correct frown, mature for her age, well boned, deep chested, correct front and rear angles, moved well in all directions with an ever wagging tail. BOB & BP

2) Matthews’ Foxhamton Fly By Night – I see litter sister to my first and she really gave her handler a hard time. Was wiggling all over the place and was so enjoying her day out. Feminine head and expression, correct bone and feet, good body proportions and just needs time. Moved soundly but just needs to tighten on the move. RBOB

Weimaraner

Puppy (1,0A)

1) Dennis’ Silverweis Sparkler - 10 months old bitch with a feminine head and expression, correct ear shape, set and eye shape, straight front with good bone but feet need to tighten, moderately long neck into well laid back shoulders, good bend of stifle. Needs time to fill her frame, Moved soundly. RBOB & BPIB.

Special Yearling (1,0A)

1) Dennis’ Silverweis Sparkler – As Puppy

Open (1, 0A)

1) Hazeltine, Crowther & Alcorn’s Hundwith Chortle With Hookwood JW ShCM – Overall a pleasing bitch who presented a pleasing outline. Clean cut neck into well laid back shoulders, deep chested, short loin, good front and rear quarters, would prefer tighter feet and still has time to fill her frame, strong level topline which she held on the move, moved soundly. BOB

Any Variety Puppy Stakes (Bitch) (37)

This was a lovely class to judge and bodes well for the future of our hobby. Some lovely puppies went away cardless today, just unfortunate I did not have more firsts.

1) Frankine’s Allfreys Me And My Girl – Wire Haired Dachshund – 12 months old today and what a lovely bitch she is. Feminine head and expression, correct length of neck into well laid back shoulders, deep chested, breast bone strong, well ribbed up with correct underline, good rear end. Moved free and flowing and was clearly enjoying her day out.

2) Fabian’s Tumbril Ticketyboo – Bolognese – Nearly 12 months old bitch who presented a pleasing square outline, feminine head and expression, moderate length of neck into well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs, correct tailset, in good coat, moved parallel and soundly round the ring.

3) Nelson’s Nelbekio Elite Emilia