Guildford & District Canine Society

Guildford & District C S. 16th February 2020

The valentine show was a great success albeit in dreadful conditions outside. Storm Dennis decided he was very much trying to spoil the day, but it didn’t and the show was most enjoyable. The hard working committee certainly made everybody welcome. To my steward on the day a huge thank you she really made my day.

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog Puppy (3:2)

1. Murray & Mckenzie American cocker male 8 months old. He certainly knows how to enjoy himself presented in fabulous condition. Moved well I like his very much so displaying a true American cocker head and finish in muzzle.

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog junior (4:1)

1 Sladden Ebano Dell Oltresavio at Canemamans Iimp Ita) Bracco Italiano, moved with great style and reach and drive. Good body so well put together should have a very bright future.

2 Murray & Mckenzie American cocker Zefir of Chicarnoj Kompanii (imp Bel) Up to size dog , moved true holding his topline well.

3 Mulhearn & Hobgen Mizani Moon Spice Lagotto.

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog Post Grad.2

Not sure if it was the weather that made these exhibits a tad uncomfortable on the day, however I preferred winner in overall confirmation and body but like the movement on the second place better. Both in my opinion need a little more confidence, which I am sure they will gain over time.

1 Worrall Gaesten Tatler’s Tezza Lagotto.

2 Grantham Mizani Diora Rose.

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog Open (5:2)

1 Poynter & Lewis Quensha Cowboys and Angels. A young dog at 2 ½ years old, but what a character he is, moved really well when he got his head into gear I think her thought he was on a beach!!. He made a very challenging time for his handler for a short while. Presented in wonderful coat and condition, his head and expression is breath-taking, his overall outline and balance is so true. Delighted to award him the Gundog group later in the day and even more delighted when he went BIS under Judge Mark Cocozza. Congratulations he looked wonderful.

2 Thorogood Sh Ch Winhampton over the Yardarm of Harrifield Jw Shcm. Unlucky to meet winner on such form today, he is a grand example of the breed at 5yrs old he is in his prime. Moves with effortless movement which was at times difficult for most dogs during the day, as the sandy floor was very wet in the ring.

3 Grantham Mizani dorocco Raffaele.

A. V. Veteran

1 Murray Sh ch Nadavin Quilan The best of heads showing that typical look that is required of a field, presented in tip top condition his movement belies his years. I have had the opportunity to judge twice in the last 2 months and I certainly haven’t changed my mind a grand example of the breed.

2 Tickner & Welford Othamcourt Penny Lane to Ankari at 8 years old she can certainly hold her own against young example of her breed. She moved so true.

3 Brooksmith Nightgold Blackavar VW

Labrador Retriever Puppy (4:2)

1 Metcalfe, Baileykin Barley Sugar for Bailedale, having judge this puppy bitch just a month ago at a club show I see no reason to change my mind she in fact

2 she has got better. She has everything in proportion so well balanced just love her head and expression delighted to award her PBIB and later in the day Puppy group 1. She also went one better later with winning RBPIS, congratulations.

3 Metcalfe Baileykin Smartiepants for Bailedale litter brother to winner he certainly lives up to his name, a lot to like him and similar comments to that of his sister.

Labrador Retriever Junior (4:3)

1 King , Linthwaite Saffron stood alone in this class, moved so well and true I just wish she would use her tail as it would complete a pleasing picture.

Labrador Retriever Graduate (9:2)

1 Climpson Othamcourt Heathcliff, he certainly lives up to the breeds characteristics that of good tempered and very agile, he greeted me twice during the day at great height!!! Strong boy overall but not in my opinion excessive a dog with a lot to like about him he was the best mover in the class.

2 King , Linthwaite Saffron (repeat)

3 Longhurst Hurtsmeaon Bit of a pickle

Labrador Retriever Post Grad (6:4)

1 Tickner and Welford Ankari Bare Necessities, pleasing dog in all areas, good overall balance moved well.

2 Boulden Honey Bean at Rumhill, Loved the movement on this bitch, she displayed many attributes that pleased me.

Labrador Retriever Open (9:4)

1 Johnson Cremino Crushed Ice, I fell for this bitch, she is a delight to look at and a delight to judge, flows from nose to tail, moved with power and drive loved her. Delighted to award her BOB and Group 4 later in the day.

2 King, Linthwaite Louisianna again another pleasing bitch in all areas so well made moved true.

3 Tickner & Welford Othamcourt Penny Lane to Ankari

NSDTR Puppy (3:1)

1 Elkin Tollelkin Caife Americano everybit a dog, so well built good head and eye, moved very well, presented in great coat and condition. Should have bright future.

2 Strevens Tollelkin Caife Gaelach at Tollisty, litter mates, but today overshadowed by her brother. Pleasing shape and outline.

NSDTR Junior(3:1)

1 Elkin Tollelkin Caife Americano

2 Strevens Tollelkin Caife Gaelach at Tollisty

NSDTR post Grad.

1 Elkin Tollelkin Caife Americano

NSDTR open (4) This was a really good top quality class of 4 great exhibits.

1 Strevens Sh ch Erikachen Conair at Tollisty JW Sh Cm Sh CeX A great dog to look at and to judge he as all the attributes required of a his breed. Good head and eye, clean neck and shoulders moved true, later I found he was the sire of my RBOB and PBIB. Delighted to award him BOB.

2 Elkin Tollelkin Water Dancer The dam of my BPIB Top quality bitch so feminine, moved true.

3 Fuard Tollelkin Bay of Ice

Gundog group , The Irish Setter did a sporting lap of honour, just loved her.

1 Poynter & Lewis Quensha Cowboys and Angels he looked wonderful even better in the large ring which he used to his advantage.

2 Weyman Spuffing Molly’s Secret English Springer Spaniel So very pretty, her movement was so true and her pofile movment quite special.

3 Hazeltine, Crowther and Alcorn Weimaraner Sh ch Hundwith Chortle with Hookwood JW ShCM Sh CEX, totally owned the large ring

4 Johnson Cremino Crushed Ice, moved so well suing the ring to full advantage.

Gundog Puppy Group , again the Irish Setter Puppy did a fabulous lap of honour. 

1 Metcalfe, Baileykin Barley Sugar for Bailedale, wow she loved the large ring and displayed herself to all as to why she won the group.

2 Murray & Mckenzie American cocker, looked fab in competition with the other breeds.

3 Walker Dexbenella Florianna English Springer, a real baby at just 6 months old but what a delightful puppy she is.

4 Healey Marsabit Vanity Fair Golden Retriever, moved well with drive.

Any Variety Veteran (20)

1 Pace Big Addo JW, Dalmation So striking in every way, loved the clean neck and shoulders good body moved soundly.

2 Mcbain & Stevens Redcap Bella Sorella Beagle, Good head so very pretty , good neck and shoulders strong body and great topline. Moved the best

3 Johnson Cremino Cobnut Labrador

Judge Pat Butler-Holley