Derbyshire Agricultural & Horticultural Society

Derbyshire Agricultural & Horticultural Society

23rd June 2019

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely agricultural show. The weather was kind and we had good sized rings. With lovely dogs to judge. I must thank my very efficient steward, your help was most appreciated

Bracco Italiano

Junior (1,0)

1. Mr I Sladden - Tyrbechgyn Believe You Will At Canemamans

Impressive W/O youngster at 12 months old is now coming together. He is sturdy and well built, with a nicely balanced outline. He has a long masculine head, with and intelligent and inquisitive expression. Strong neck and depth to the brisket with well sprung ribs. Holding a correct topline both standing and on the move. Having strong hindquarters which he used to drive around the ring, showing to be true and ground covering - BOB

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Mr I Sladden - Tyrbechgyn Believe You Will At Canemamans

Repeat Junior

2. Mr I Sladden - Feel Of Pride Eva Elettra At Canemamans

Chestnut bitch of 20 months, built on more elegant lines, she is very feminine all through. She is of a nice overall size, slightly longer cast. Her head is feminine with desired leanness. Still needing time to develop a little more through the body, have enough depth. Well bent stifle and in good muscle tone. Moving with good width behind and showing good drive - RBOB

Open (0,0)

Gordon Setter

It was very late in the day when the gundog group was done, it was a shame but understandable that the Gordon Setters were unable to stay

Junior (4,1)

Lovely class of youngsters

1. Mrs Seymour - Pegasett Celtic Snapdragon

Just fell for this cracking 6 month old dog, most appealing in his outline, showing such maturity for one so young. He has lovely balance when stood with pleasing body lines. Masculine head, with good depth, lovely dark expressive eyes. Clean neck flowing into a firmly held topline with a well set on and carried tail. Well developed in forechest and ribcage for his age. Strong flat bone. His hindquarters showing a good width of thigh and length from hip to hock. Moving freely and positive. Well presented with good tan markings – RBOB & BP

2. Mrs Hamilton-Smith - Pegasett Dizzy Dafne For Samsett

Litter sister to the winner, and another nice puppy. Not quite as together as her brother as yet, but shows much promise. She has a balanced profile, feminine and elegant yet workmanlike with substance. Pleasing head with such a melting expression. Clean flowing lines. Depth to the ribcage not quite the development of forechest as yet. Well boned limbs. On the move shows good drive and reach

3. Mrs Beese - Hernwood Xmas Drummer At Ashheys

Post Graduate (5,2)

1. Seymour & Newton - Pegasett Miz Guydance JW

2 year old bitch with a pleasing outline on the stack, she is so feminine yet has enough substance. Liked her head, very feminine, with good depth, a dark kind eye and plenty of work to it. She has good depth, not quite as developed as winners in forechest. Lovely flat bone. Keeping a firm topline when stood and on the move. A good width of thigh being short hock to heel. Moving out well and in harmony with her handler

2. Mrs Hamilton-Smith - Kilnrae Signature Over Samsett

Close up to winner this 2 year old dog, is upstanding and all male. Just losing his topline at times today and had to settle for 2nd place. He has lovely bone and substance but not overdone in any way. He has an impressive outline with good overall balance. Masculine head, deep but lean, with a good stop and dark eye. His body shows a lovely spring to the ribs with strong hindquarters. Moving with purpose and drive.

3. Mrs Beese - Lainnireach Liberty Bell At Ashheys

Open (3,1)

1. Mr Smith - Pegasett Jack The Lad Of Boswedden

Handsome and mature 4 year old dog, very calm and laid back in his manner, but making his presence felt. His lines are graceful yet strong, liking his overall size, shape and masculinity. Pleasing and appealing head, backskull showing the slightly rounding, good stop, deep, and a kind dark eye all giving a kind and gentle expression. He has good depth through the body with well sprung ribs. Once settled holding a firm topline and well set on tail. He has the length from hip to hock with a good bend of stifle. Moving with drive and correct footfall. Well presented in good coat - BOB

2. Mrs & Miss Wrigley - Kattandale Canterbury (AI)

Alert and keen 3 year old dog, showing lots of character. He is a well put together dog, with good balance when stood, and plenty to admire. Masculine head with strength. His clean neck flowing into a firm well held topline. Brisket down to the elbow with well sprung ribs. Today preferring the hindquarters of winner. Moving out well, being positive and true. Gleaming coat in full bloom

Italian Spinone

Puppy (1,0)

1. Ms Saynor - Testaverde Rugero Raimondi

I was taken with this 7 month old dog, he is very raw but everything is in the right place and time is on his side. When stood in profile he has lovely balance and construction, nothing is out of place or overdone. Liked is overall shape, size and masculinity. For his age he is solid with well boned limbs. He has a pleasing head, which is well proportioned with divergent planes, big spongy nose and those human like eyes. He has good depth and spring to the ribs, holding the correct topline on the move. Free and positive in his movement – BOB & BP

Junior (0,0)

Post Graduate (3,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Banks - Dalebourne Flavia

4 year old brown roan bitch, not a big girl, but compact and square in her outline. Liked her head, as it shows good proportions, with correct divergent planes and depth. A kind and gentle expression from those large almost round eyes. Short neck. She has super depth and development for forechest with ribs carried well back. Would like a little more rear angulation. Moving out steadily, at one with her handler - RBOB

2. Mrs & Miss Lewsley - Payguns Moonlight Shadow At Estover

O/W 22 month old dog, who is of a completely different type to winner. He is up to size dog and rangier in his outline. He has lovely bone and is well bodied. Masculine head, Strong muscular neck, having the correct topline, a little longer in loin, moderate hindquarters, with a nice width of thigh. Moved with a good stride

Open (2,2)

Field Spaniel

Open (1,0)

1. Ms Elliott - Sh Ch Ewtor Excalibur At Portsoy

This 6 year old liver dog is certainly very smart, loved his masculinity, type and substance. He has lovely overall balance and construction. Handsome masculine head, with a tight dark almond eye, and full of character. His strong neck flowing well into well placed shoulders. Deep in the body, with a super spring to the ribs and well developed forechest. Well boned limbs, with strong flat bone. His hindquarters are muscular and with a good width of thigh. A happy and sound mover, with the typical unhurried strides - BOB