Leeds City & District Canine Association

Leeds Championship Dog Show 24th July 2021 – Bracco Italiano – Judge Richard Morris (Lascoed)

PD (2,0)

1. Savage - You Can Watch Me Win At Silvestre

Eight month O/W promising youngster, typical outline with good length of head, well proportioned to height. Strong lean bone, firm well arched feet well spring ribcage reaching well back. Ears of good length, full nostrils, the best mover in the class, very sound with plenty of scope to his action. Pleased to see him shortlisted in the gundog puppy group, BP.

2. Sladden - Bushwacker Dangerous Dave At Canemamans

Very typical nine month O/W promising but not going so well on the move today and at present not the forefront of the winner. Preferred his squarer outline to that of the first, possesses a well proportioned head, well laid shoulders and balanced length of neck. Well sprung rib cage with correct top line on show presented in good overall body condition.

JD (1,0)

1. Bowley - Gunsyn Ginspiration

A quality O/W junior dog just turned twelve months. Well proportioned head throughout with correct planes and slight stop. Very typical outline which came more to the fore as he grew in confidence in the ring, particularly well angulated at the shoulders with good length of upper arm, strong bone and tight well arched feet. Good depth of body with plenty of length of leg beneath. A lovely sound mover with excellent profile extension on show. Firm across the loins, well muscled hind quarters, excellent deep second thighs for his age.

PGD (3,0)

1. Angus & Critchley - Purdex Showman

Two year O/W built along quality lines demonstrating the best of breed type. Well balanced head, correct planes, pleasing eye colour and shape with correct stop. Typical neck running into well placed shoulders, good bone with plenty of depth of brisket, though I would prefer a little more length of leg underneath. Correct top line held well on the move where he was the best mover in the class showing extending reach and drive.

2. Bell & Maddox - Tolriver Enzo At Owlspoint

Typical chestnut roan two years and four months presented in super fit well muscled condition with unexaggerated dewlap on show, typical well-balanced head. Excellent bone and feet, well sprung ribcage though I would prefer a little more length of underline. Sound and true on the move but not quite the reach and scope of the winner.

3. Hartley - Jakobstown Wray Of Joy

A two year O/W slightly heavier built dog than those above, excellent firm front well angulated, good depth of brisket and very firm over the loins. Somewhat heavy in dewlap and little challenging for his handler in the ring on the day. Well sprung rib cage and good top line, thick tail carried well on the move.

LD (3,0)

1. Rose - Braccorions Running Rings Around Piccorino

Squarely built O/W twentyone months old with a typical noble appearance and the star surprise of the entry for me today. A most typical youngster well up on the leg with good depth of brisket, correctly constructed throughout. Head of correct proportion to body, equal length muzzle to skull, slight stop, well set eyes of complimentary colour to coat, balanced facial mask. Lovely oval eye shape with soft melting breed expression. Long velvety ears, supple and correctly folded hanging close. Typical folds to side of head dewlap not exaggerated, powerful neck widening into well set shoulders. The best of quality bone and super, firm tight well arched feet. Most typical top line with good spring of ribcage extending well back with correct underline though he would benefit with carrying slightly more body condition but was nevertheless well covered across the loins. Hind angulation correctly set, excellent muscled hind quarters with good length of thighs and deep second thighs. Standing upright behind and with good width between the hocks. A most impressive, striking and confident young dog who really made the most of himself in the group ring and was a real credit to the breed on the move. Pleased to award CC and BOB, his first I understand.

2. Sanderson - Owlspoint Trouble Again JW

Another quality Bracco chestnut and white pushed the winner hard with a slightly better front being not quite so wide as the first. Lovely proportioned head, planes correct, attractive dark eye colour and soft expression, presented in excellent body condition, very muscled, fit and powerful overall. Not quite the typical top line of the winner but moved with plenty of forward reach and excellent rear drive

3. Hartley - Jakobstown Wray Of Sunshine

A two year O/W with an attractive well balanced head, typically proportioned, good length of ear. Squarely built appearance though would prefer a little more width in front, good strong bone and tight oval feet. Moved soundly with tail well set and carried.

OD (9,2)

1. Sanderson - Owlspoint Trouble At Mill Bwnl'18 Sh.CM ShCEx

Powerful, well balanced O/W rising five years of age almost square with good deep chest and proportionate length of leg. Slightly strong in head and a little wide at the arches but otherwise well proportioned, planes correct. Attractive breed expression, good length of ears and strength of muzzle. A noble mature outline correct dewlap, powerful moderate length of neck widening into well set shoulders with good width between the blades. The best of bone and feet presented in excellent body condition with croup slightly sloping with tail well set and carried on the move. A powerful determined action very sound and true both fore and aft. Reserve CC, congratulations.

2. Bell & Maddox - Sh Ch Owlspoint Master Of Trouble Sh.CM ShCEx

Rising six year O/W full of quality and breed type with a head I preferred to that of the winner demonstrating lovely cheek folds on show dewlap correct and ears of good length. An attractive breed outline with typical top line and good depth of brisket not quite the overall muscle tone and body finish of the winner. A sound steady mover.

3. Jackson - Sh Ch Gunsyn Tusk

An upstanding, squarely built four years three months old O/W with a typical breed outline, would prefer a slightly more masculine finish to the head but correct top line, good depth of brisket, true underline, well sprung ribcage, well turned stifles and correct croup. Ears of good length and correct width and a sound mover demonstrating impressive scope in profile.

SBD/B (1,0)

1. Chadwick - Gunsyn Little Lies

Litter sister to third in Open dog, squarely built O/W a neat bitch with excellent leg length, good bone and correct tight feet. Moderate dewlap with attractive skin folds on head. Eyes of complimentary colour to coat, well set and slight oval in shape. Stifles well turned, moved soundly with plenty of reach and drive on show.

PB (6,1)

1. Hayes & Hayes & HAYES - Bushwacker Dolly Daydream

A nine months old amber won the class on her typical breed outline and body condition on the day, moving really soundly behind though needs to tighten in front. Excellent muscled hind quarters. A promising and attractive youngster who just needs time to come on.

2. Jenkins & Buckland - Braccorion's Upstart

Seven months old squarely built O/W with good depth of brisket and a head I preferred to that of the winner with a lovely soft expression. Good bone and feet presented in pleasing condition for her age and a sound true mover.

3. Pearson & Pearson - Kelevra Covo Di Ladri

Eight months old typical squarely built O/W with a noble style standing and moving. A quality youngster with correct top line, correctly constructed throughout and a sound mover.

JB (3,0)

1. Bowley - Gunsyn Gineva

Litter sister to the winner of JD similar super quality full of breed type and more confident than her brother on the day. Very well angulated throughout with good depth of body and correct underline. Head proportions all in balance without exaggeration and head planes correct. Attractive breed expression and good length of ear. Stood and moved very firmly and soundly in front. Held a most typical top line on the move which was impressive for its free-flowing reach and drive on a youngster.

2. Chadwick - Gunsyn Ginerosity

Sister to the winner equally well-proportioned and typical throughout though not quite the strength of muzzle of her sister on show. Strong boned and tight feet, good depth of body and correct underline. Hind quarters well up with typical slope of croup. Lovely spring of rib cage and length of ribbing. Firm and well covered across the loins for her age, stifles well turned.

3. Pearson & Pearson - Kelevra Covo Di Ladr

PGB (3,0)

1. Angus - Braccorion's Ruddy Gorgeous

Twenty one month solidly built O/W with the best head in the class in my opinion. Lovely length of ears with correct width and texture, planes well set, good depth of muzzle and soft expression. Typical top line with good depth of brisket, well coupled with slight tuck up.

2. Hamlyn & Frost - Elettra Dell 'Oltresavio of Amestorah (Imp) It

A squarely built O/W two years and nine months. Well-muscled overall with a powerful neck, ears well set of good length. A very feminine head with an attractive breed expression. Well sprung ribcage, stifles well turned, correct strong lean bone and tight feet.

3. Titchmarsh & Titchmarsh – Valcor Shara Bey

Twenty one month O/W very well angulated throughout. Head well balanced and in proportion to body. Full nostrils, good depth of brisket and very powerful across the loins.

LB (3,1)

1. Critchley - Braccorion's Never Say Never JW

Three year chestnut beautifully presented in super well-muscled condition. Squarely built upstanding on the leg with correct proportions of depth to leg. Powerful neck, moderately short well set into shoulders. Head well balanced with good dark eye, slightly oval eye rims showing an attractive breed expression. Good length of ear well set and hanging close. A particularly good muzzle for width and depth without excess of flews, for me she stood on one of the best set of feet in the entry, strong, tight and well arched. Dentition was strong and correctly set, good bone, well sprung rib cage and excellent muscling across the loin. Moved with powerful drive from the hocks which were still maintained low to the ground. Pleased to award her Reserve CC, congratulations.

2. Jackson - Polcevera's Evangelina

A lovely outline to this O/W four years and two months of age with slightly more length of neck than the winner set into well place shoulders, though lacked the winners’ quality of muzzle and finish of bone. Very firm straight and true in front with moderate dewlap on show. Super depth of brisket with plenty of length of leg underneath. Correct underline and the best of typical top lines. A positive mover with plenty of reach and drive on show.

OB (4,0)

1. Pearson & Pearson - Ir Sh Ch Braccorions Nesta Vipas JW

A most impressive three year bitch slowly coming to maturity presented in excellent body condition, well-muscled throughout without any exaggeration. Built along excellent scenting lines, squarely constructed, very well angulated, nice for size with good length of leg. Most attractive head and expression of proportionate length, well angulated of correct width and attractive chiselling below the eyes, balanced facial mask. Delightful soft kind expression, ears of good length, skin tough and elastic. Good depth of body, well sprung rib cage and very firm and muscled across the loins, thighs long with plenty of muscling on show at the rear. Stood well all round with good width behind, moved with determined forward reach and powerful drive, her actions keeping on a low plane though, despite being well set, her tail was somewhat raised. A quality bitch looking her best on the day and I was delighted to award her the CC which I now understand to be her third, congratulations.

2. Frost & Frost - Sh Ch Dora of Bushwacker

A top quality O/W bitch four years and three months of splendid breed type, squarely built with a lovely head and expression. Eyes correctly set and well shaped rims, good depth of brisket. Very well angulated throughout and looking every part a champion with topline carried well on the move. Presented with a little more weight than I would like to see which may have affected her action on the day, which was nevertheless essentially very sound and true.

3. Bowley - Gunsyn Everywhere

An O/W bitch of similar age to the winner. More scope and size of appearance but equally most typical with many excellent breed features though not quite the finish of muzzle of the winner for me. Presented in excellent body condition most typical top line, well ribbed back, very well angulated throughout standing on tight, firm feet.

Judge - Richard Morris (Lascoed)