East Anglian Gundog Society

East Anglian Gundog Society Open Show 7.4.2019 Judge: Sally Leslie (Risdene) Many thanks to the hardworking Committee of this Society who provided a proper and clearly enjoyable show for their exhibitors and also to my various capable stewards. An excellent countryside venue gave every opportunity for exhibits to show off their paces and it was a pity that it was a decidedly chilly day for the open aspect but I was delighted at the number and quality of the gundogs who stayed for the variety classes and Best in Show and Best Puppy challenges.

Best in Show German Shorthaired Pointer Brown’s Graygees Gigolo JW Beautifully balanced individual, loved the quality of his head and expression, exemplifies the breed standard, in super fit condition, and with great presence, he could not be denied. Was so pleased to hear subsequently that he had been plying his craft only the day before, a class act. RBIS Pointer Norbury & Adams’ Medogold Bamalam at Heartbury JW ShCM really used the excellent ring space to advantage and moved like she should, feminine and very pleasing in head make and shape with desirable body lines from nose to tail, unlucky to meet winner today Group 3 Golden Retriever Hush’s Benrowan Esprit true to type, pretty headed exhibit with kindly expression, lovely neck and shoulders, shapely all through and moved freely Group 4 Lagotto Romagnolo Williams & Carless’ Rumolboy’s Alban Eilir nice, well coated example exhibiting required strength throughout without being overdone, sound, efficient gait. 

 Best Puppy in Show American Cocker Spaniel Jennings & Hume’s Legend N Ecclesiates International Warrior I was conscious the puppies had experienced a long, cold day but this charmer had all the savoir faire of an old hand, very much appealed for head pattern, proportions and correct angulation, well boned and as good moving as his construction indicated he would be RBPIS Italian Spinone Sharp’s Affilato All About Me and indeed it very nearly was, babyish as one would expect but beautifully made with good height to length ratios, feminine and good in skull, looked at me just right, positive and correct mover for one so young, should have a bright future Group 3 Golden Retriever Porter’s Shearstone Riff Raff another very promising youngster with much to like, pleasing head and expression, good in body and and carries herself well Group 4 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Mahon, Hunns & Newton’s Arnac Bay Huron I liked this typical example who surely has the potential to do well, good for make and shape and well conditioned

AV MP 1 Burgess’ Kalimor Olive for Nemrac Weimaraner headed a well filled class of promising babies, well proportioned individual who stands over her ground well, good bone and nicely made with pleasing neck and shoulders 2 Buck’s Clavaire Skylark Cocker Spaniel sound, neat puppy with good outline, appeals in head and soft typical expression, good quarters 3 Fecimus Written in the Stars Field Spaniel

AV P 1 Roberts’ Fanmatrix Roll Tiger Roll Pointer smart male of good type, correct well shaped bone, lovely expression, good head properties generally, presented well and moving true fore and aft once settled 2 Parnell’s Harbethol Look Mdday Magic Cocker Spaniel sound happy mover, pleasing head and expression, good in rib 3 Overton’s Chanderhill Cash the Check at Donjenki Spanish Water Dog

AV J 1 Adams & Scales’ Fisherbloom Re’Encountered Pointer good headed example with nice expressive eyes, head well set on super neck and well placed shoulders, has all the essentials, just tightened up slightly on the move but appeared to be feeling the cold a little 2 Reed’s Reemif I did it my Way Cocker Spaniel lovely typy individual who presents and handles well, front not entirely her fortune but loved her many other attributes 3 Poynter & Lewis’ Quensha Cowboys and Angels English Setter

AV SY 1 Braine’s Grenetrest Canterbury Bell JW German Shorthaired Pointer headed a very nice class, fit and well muscled, of good size and stands balanced, good in forehand and well bodied with correct underline, moved freely, well proportioned head with pleasing expression 2 Ward’s Pearkim Persephone at Wensum Cocker Spaniel unlucky to meet winner, fits the standard well, good height to length ratios moved well driving off correct, well made quarters 3 Roberts’ Medogold Black Betty by Kananaskis Pointer

AV G 1 Lewis & Levene’s Bardonhill Ginger Nut at Valasarch Irish Setter Masculine all through but not overdone, shapely and typical, loved his head and beautiful expression, positive mover who used the ring to advantage 2 Olner & Harrison’s Schonhund Show la Diva Loca Weimaraner another good exhibit appealing for her sound, free movement, satisfactory outline, good feminine head and expression 3 Cooper’s Isfryn Lady Grey of Gilstonia Welsh Springer Spaniel

AV L 1 Ward’s Wensum Jameson’s On Ice Cocker Spaniel Close decision. Straight forward honest individual, merry, sound and correct with good head piece, soft expression from well shaped eye, good in neck and shoulder flowing into well ribbed body 2 Bird’s Medogold Burn Baby Burn at Vinepoint Pointer the breed judge must have commanded an excellent entry judging by the quality before me today, yet another fine example with lots to like, classic head piece with kind, expressive eye, well knit throughout moved with ground covering ease 3 Lewis & Levene’s Glenlaine Squirrel Nutkinn at Valasarch Irish Setter

AV O 1 Grenetrest Canterbury Bell JW 2 Hill’s Olibond Sunshine Girl at Princehill Cocker Spaniel ultra feminine with sufficient substance and well proportioned frame, pretty head and expression, very sound, active mover, super coat texture 3 Evans’ Lestorm Princess Aurora Golden Retriever

Brace 1 Spillane’s Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla headed a good class of quality braces, well matched pair each likely individuals and moving well together 2 Ansted’s Nove Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever very smart and workmanlike looking and going well together here 3 Bell’s Hungarian Vizsla 

YKC Handling 6-11 years 1 Ruby Levene a very sympathetic and well mannered young handler with good communication skills extracting the best possible performance from her partner, she attended closely to instructions and perfomed to the letter ensuring she was virtually unobtrusive 2 Evie Parkes more overt handling style but got the job done nicely with her partner responding well and clearly enjoying time with this handler 3 Scarlett Ladlow YKC Handling 12-17 years 1 Abigail Levene a boisterous Irish Setter gave this patient and gentle handler ample opportunity to show just how skilled she is by quickly gaining control but in a fun and enjoyable way keeping the rapport between them so that her charge could be readily displayed to advantage without losing impetus to focus on the job in hand 2 Emily Rice No tricks, just a very able handler who made sure her charge was of first and paramount importance while she responded quietly to all situations with ease 3 Isobel West YKC Handling 18-24 years 1 Bobbi Shepherd headed two seemingly effortless handlers who both had very good bonds with their partners. Quiet and efficient I was pleased to see a clear breed knowledge with her Field Spaniel presented without exaggeration and moved at the correct pace. Very effective and mature handling skills. Best Overall YKC handler. 2 Jessica Horler unlucky to meet winner and giving a very good account of her abilities while promoting her charge at all times. 

Adult Handling 25-45 years 1 Emma Jolly a challenging exhibit in some ways but this handler took everything in her stride with quiet efficiency, instructions were followed closely without fuss and there was evidently good communication skills to extract the best performance from her charge Best Overall Adult Handler Adult Handling 46-59 years 1 Julia McCann Firmer style of handling with some independence when it came to the judges requests however the resulting outline and gait displayed by the exhibit were satisfactory Adult Handling 60 years and over 1 Jennifer Hall the exhibit was well up to doing most of the heavy lifting and well schooled but responded happily to lots of communication 

Sally Leslie (Judge)