Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club

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 and I very much appreciated the opportunity of this appointment to assess some lovely dogs.  

The hospitality and friendliness extended to me throughout the day was exemplary – thank you. 

I must extend my gratitude to all exhibitors for their entry and trusting my opinion with their dogs and special thanks to the Sussex Spaniel exhibitors for what amounted to a Championship Show equivalent entry, thank you.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA:

PUPPY (1):

1ST Hunt, Miss N M, Big Of Sculthorpe: A male of just 10 months of age, balanced outline, pleasing head and expression, ears correctly set, dentition correct, clean and complete, good length of neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest, good bone, nails could have been shorter, moved well once settled. Best Puppy

JUNIOR (1):

1ST Porter-Manning & Porter, Mrs A R & Mr G, Wallaroo Hawk Eye JE: What a super young dog this is. A male of 15 months of age, in very good condition and muscletone throughout, extremely well balanced and with real ring presence. Lean and noble head, moderately low set ears, correct eye, dentition correct, clean and complete. Neck smooth of moderate length, very good shoulder placement and corresponding return of upper arm, chest well developed with good width and of moderate depth displaying prominent breast bone. Moderately angulated hindquarters, short and dense coat, feet good with short nails. Moved and handled extremely well. Best of Breed

OPEN (3, 2 abs):

1ST Elliott, Mrs L & Miss L, Aldom Dark N’Stormy: A 2 year old male with good clean outline, balanced all through, good head, Dentition, correct, clean and complete, clean neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest of good width, strong loin well muscled hindquarters, moved well but lacked the drive and enthusiasm to move that i was looking for – nails far too long RBOB

HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA:

PUPPY (1):

1ST Howard, Mrs S M & Mr L W, Zoldmali Latin Lover: A male of just 10 months of age, good head and expression, dentition correct, clean and complete strong clean neck into good forehand assembly, well ribbed loin of optimum length, neat feet, moved erratically but soundly once settled Best Puppy

JUNIOR (3):

1ST Gray, Mr S, Oakberrow Let The Fun Be Gin: A 16 month bitch of good proportions and very well balanced with an excellent head, moderately broad and lively expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition, clean well muscled neck, well placed shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm, elbows close to body, deep chest, level back, strong hindquarters with moderate angulation. Harsh close fitting coat, moved very well. Best Of Breed and delighted to learn that she was also awarded Gundog Group 3.

2ND Upton, Mr P & Mrs L, Tragus Fox Angel: A bitch of 14 months of age, very well made all through and extremely well balanced, totally free from exaggeration, pleasing head and eye, correct, clean and complete dentition, good forehand assembly, well sprung ribs, muscled hindquarters, coat of very good texture – just preferred the movement on my first placed exhibit, I don’t think the ring surface suited her. RBOB

3RD Howard, Mrs S M & Mr L W, Zoldmali Latin Lover

POST GRADUATE (1):

1ST Hunt, Miss N M, Sedgelands Cuppa Caillie At Kutyahaus: A bitch 2 years and 9 months of age, pleasing head and expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, strong neck, adequate forehand assembly, deep chest, strong loin, well-muscled hindquarters, good bone but coat of incorrect texture, Moved well.

OPEN (2):

1ST Gray, Mr S, Oakberrow Let The Fun Be Gin

2ND Hunt, Miss N M, Retama Royal At Kutyahaus: Upstanding male of 4 years of age, pleasing overall type but well up to size for me, coat of incorrect texture, good head and expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, good bone all through, deep chest strong well muscled hindquarters, moved well.

ENGLISH SETTER:

JUNIOR (3):

1ST Dennis, Harris & Morgan, Mesdames, Gemsett Ice Cold In Alex At Mariglen: Super quality bitch of 12 months of age. I thought this bitch to be both elegant and impressive both standing and on the move. Lovely head of correct proportions with requisite eyebrows with soft expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, head carried high on muscular and lean neck, ears set low, well placed shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, deep chest of good width, body of moderate length, strong loin of good width, hindquarters strong and muscular, tight neat feet with short nails. On the move she showed a free graceful action portraying an ability to move endlessly with drive. I loved her breed specific tail action. She lacked the obvious maturity of my eventual Open Class winner who then won Best of Breed, very pleased to award her RBOB

2ND Taylor, Miss T A, Bumblecorn Ash Of Tattay: A well balanced and beautifully presented dog of 13 months of age. Standing he demonstrated a clean outline free of exaggeration. Good quality bone all through. A pleasing clean head that could have been a little more masculine but this will develop as he matures. Correct, clean and complete dentition, well placed ears, clean neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest of adequate width, strong loin with well muscled hindquarters. Moved well, accurate both fore, aft and in side profile.

POST GRADUATE (3, 1abs):

1ST Bozier, Mrs S & Mr M, Victoriaview Hollyhock JW: A bitch of 21 months, well made bitch who was beautifully presented. Very clean and balanced outline, feminine head with soft expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, clean muscular neck into well placed shoulders, good width and depth to chest, elbows set close to brisket, strong loin, muscled hindquarters, moved very well.

2ND Hopper, Ms A, Bramstorm Forest Sprite: Male of nearly 3½ years of age, of pleasing overall type, super head and expression, ears set low, dentition correct, clean and complete, good forehand construction, chest deep, good bone all through, well made hindquarters, moved well but just lacked the enthusiasm on the move of the first placed exhibit. A good breed type.

OPEN (3, 1abs):

1ST Schoneville & Derry, Mr P & Mrs A, Hawlawn Khamsin At Balvenie JW: Upstanding male of 3 years with so much ring presence – caught my eye straight away as he entered the ring. Of extremely good overall type, masculine without any coarseness and free from exaggeration. Very good head of correct proportions with defined eyebrows, ears set low, dentition correct, clean and complete, clean muscular neck clear but slight arch at crest into well placed shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, good depth and width to chest, elbows close to brisket, well sprung ribs and well ribbed back, strong loin, well made muscular hindquarters with clearly defined second thigh, tight, neat feet with short nails moved very well, accurate away, back and in side profile. Best Of Breed.

2ND Bozier, Mrs S & Mr M, Victoriaview Bluebell: A bitch of 7 years who doesn’t look her age. Presented a balanced and clean profile when standing and presented in good condition. Of good overall proportions and balanced, typical head and soft expression, correct, clean and complete dentition. Clean neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest, strong loin, muscular hindquarters, moved soundly.

SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER):

PUPPY (3, 1abs):

1ST Cokell, Mrs H, Carlyquinn Kisses Of Fire: A quality puppy bitch of 11 months of age. Presented an elegant, clean and balanced outline. Of excellent breed type, skull of medium length and correctly proportioned, correct, clean and complete dentition, soft expression, ears set moderately low, excellent layback of shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm, body balanced and proportionate, the tightest of feet with short nails, on the move she showed a ground covering action. Best Puppy & Best Of Breed

2ND Ainsley & Nicklin, Miss L & Mr L, Daenery’s The Night King: A male of just 6 months of age, pleasing overall type, Pleasing head and expression, correct, clean and complete dentition and bite, good neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest, strong hindquarters, moved well.

OPEN (2, 1abs):

1ST Hipgrave, Mrs L, Ternspringer Harmone: A bitch of 7 years of age, balanced overall outline, pleasing type, dentition correct and complete, clean neck into strong forequarters, deep chest strong bone all through, tight neat feet, moved soundly. RBOB

SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER):

PUPPY (2):

1ST Short, Mrs G & Mr P P, Ferndel Fire Gem At Torwood: Very feminine bitch of 11 months of age, very typical bitch exuding breed type throughout and in full straight and dense coat. Correct, clean and complete dentition, pleasing head with muzzle of medium length, neck muscular with good length, good front assembly, deep brisket, strong hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved well. Best Puppy

2ND Cocking & Barnaby, Miss J L & Mr P R, Bushwacker Happy Gilmore At Ruskinite: A male of just 6 months of age, excels in quality bone all through. Masculine head that was a little too strong for me and lacks refinement BUT he is only a very young dog. Correct, clean and complete dentition, good neck and forehand assembly, well sprung ribs, correct hindquarters, moved well.

JUNIOR (1):

1ST Short, Mrs G & Mr P P, Ferndel Fire Gem At Torwood

POST GRADUATE (5, 2abs):

1ST Seymour, Mrs G M, Pegasett Star Attraction: Very pleasing bitch of 3½ years of age, elegant both standing and on the move. Lovely head of correctly proportionate length, soft expression, ears set moderately low, correct, clean and complete mouth and dentition, good lay of shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm, body balanced and proportionate, tight feet with short nails, on the move she showed a ground covering action. Best Of Breed 

2ND Cemis, Ms R, Taimere’s Talk About Me: A balanced dog of good overall size and proportions, well balanced/presented throughout and in a straight and dense coat. Strong head with muzzle of medium length, correct, clean and complete dentition, neck muscular and of good length, deep brisket, strong hindquarters. Moved soundly. RBOB

3RD Whitfield, Mr M, Benoveor Ticket To Ride

OPEN (2):

1ST Whitfield, Mr M S, Glenbrows Heart To Heart: A very typical bitch throughout that I have Judged before – liked her overall type then and still do. Presented in full straight and dense coat. Good head with strong jaw, muzzle of medium length, muscular neck of good length into good front assembly, deep brisket, strong hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved well.

2ND Tew, Mr M L & Mrs P, Pamicks Field Of Dreams JW: A 3 year old bitch of pleasing overall type, good head and expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, good neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest of good width, muscular hindquarters moved steadily.

SPANIEL (SUSSEX):

PUPPY (6):

1ST Matthews, Miss E, Foxhampton Fly By Night: An extremely good quality puppy bitch of nearly 10 months of age. Correct skull shape & melting feminine expression & eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Developing well in bone & musculature, very good forehand assembly, she is well balanced between front and rear quarters and this displays itself in her steady straight and accurate action both moving away, coming back and in side profile. A good topline & enthusiastic tail action completes the balance. Quality bone all through with the best of feet and short nails. Best Puppy, RBOB and Puppy Group 2

2ND Moon, Mrs A L, Foxhampton Fields Of Gold: Another quality puppy, this time I note from my catalogue, litter brother to my class winning exhibit. Very good bone all through, good head with centre indentation, mouth correct, clean and complete, correct well made forequarters, feet round and well padded with short nails, his movement was true both fore and aft. 

3RD Matthews, Miss E, Foxhampton Falling Star

JUNIOR (4):

1ST Davey, Eald Dancing Queen: A good quality bitch of 16 months of age, in very good condition and well prepared & presented. Correct width and balance to skull with kind biddable expression and eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck into good forehand assembly. Just lacks ideal height to body length ratio for me – but won the class on overall type and a little more mature than both my second and third placed exhibits. Developing well in bone and musculature throughout. Moved well and accurately

2ND Matthews, Miss E, Foxhampton Fly By Night

3RD Moon, Mrs A L, Foxhampton Fields Of Gold

POST GRADUATE (5, 3abs):

1ST Gasher, Mrs C, Marquell Torshca Bang On: A bitch of pleasing overall type and proportions but lacking a full coat today - well presented despite this. Good shape to skull with a melting biddable expression and willing attitude. Strong neck leading into good forehand assembly. Sufficient spring of rib allowing plenty of heartroom. Strong topline and loin to well muscled rear quarters. Moved with efficient straight action. 

2ND Davey, Lamborghini Alessi Angels For Eald (IMP UKR): Slightly larger all through than my first placed exhibit and extremely well muscled in all areas. Good shape to skull and frowning expression with biddable attitude. Strong in body with powerful rearquarters. Moved soundly. 

OPEN (8, 4abs):

1ST Hastings, Mr C & Mrs S, IR CH Bardings Bypolar Bear IR JUN CH: Very upstanding male of just 19 months of age. Presented showing excellent construction and breed type all though. Typical head with deep stop and frowning expression. Correct clean and compete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders and return of upper arm. Deep chest, well ribbed back with strong loin. Well made muscular hindquarters. Well boned with thick, strong feet and short nails. In very good coat and overall condition. Moved very well at the correct speed showing powerful rear drive and accurate at all times. My absolute pleasure to award him a well deserved Best Of Breed.

2ND Way, Mrs S J, Eald Village Poacher For Shuvick JW: A dog I have Judged before. Presented in excellent overall condition. Well developed in bone and musculature throughout. Excellent shape to skull with correct stop. Good size nose, well placed ears and enthusiastic attitude. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Very good forehand assembly and muscled hindquarters. Well ribbed and with a strong level back and muscular loin, he moved around the ring in a positive and accurate manner from well placed hocks and strong feet. 

3RD Moon, Mrs A L, Deanway Storm In A Teacup