Ashbourne & District Canine Society

German Shorthaired Pointer

Puppy (4, 1abs)

1ST Harvey, Mrs G, Valger Snow Patrol At Imaniz: A pleasing and balanced male of 10 months of age. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Head correctly proportioned, super eye of medium size, moderately long neck, good lay of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, well balanced body, with deep chest, neat feet spoilt by nails that could have been shorter. Moved correct and true both fore and aft and in side profile. Best Puppy 

2ND Nixon, Mrs M, Quintana Qing Ping: I really did like the overall of type of this very young bitch of just over 6 months od age – she was so very raw. Very well balanced with a good clean head that is feminine. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Clean neck into shoulders that are well placed, brisket of good depth, hindquarters well muscled, good bone throughout, tight feet – nails could be shorter. Moved very well.

3RD Nixon, Mr & Mrs P M, Quintana Lunar Eclipse

Special Yearling (2)

1ST Collins, Mr P & Mrs L E, Barlyarch Hoopla At Forestpoint: A male of 20 months of age. I really liked this young dogs overall type, balance and appearance. He presented a very nice, clean outline. Excellent head, correct, clean and complete dentition, clean muscular neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, deep chest of good width, well sprung ribs, strong muscular loin, stifles well bent, good bone all through, tight compact feet with nails that could and should have been shorter. He was sound and true when moving. Reserve Best Of Breed

2ND Garget & Morriss, Ms F & Mr P J, Winterwell Eeh By Gum With Garvin: A male of 16 months of age. Of pleasing overall type good clean cut head well proportioned to body, medium sized eye and soft expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest with elbows laid back, level topline, loin of optimum length, broad and powerful hindquarters, moved very well. Another exhibit with nails that were too long, which in turn then spoilt the shape of the feet. 

Post Graduate (1)

1ST Brown & Filby, Ms A & Mr C, Winterwell Thatlldo For Desjiem JW: A bitch of 16 months of age. When stacked she is very well balanced with a good clean feminine head with correct, clean and complete dentition. Shoulders well placed, brisket of good depth, Loin of optimum length, hindquarters well muscled, good bone throughout, tight feet with nails that could have been shorter. Moved soundly and well in all planes.

Open (6, 3abs)

1ST Ellis, Miss S, Soellis Fancy Nancy: A bitch of 19 months of age. Typical head, with correct, clean and complete dentition. Super clean neck into shoulders that are well placed, brisket of correct depth and width, short muscular loin, very good hindquarters with moderate turn of stifle; Her feet are correct and neat but nails could have been shorter. On the move I found her to be both sound and with good ground covering movement. Best Of Breed

2ND Coe, Mrs N, Goosepoint Waddington At Abbanash (Ai) JW: A male of 3½ years of age. Typical head and expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, strong, clean neck into muscular forehand assembly, deep chest, rib:loin proportions incorrect for me, muscular hindquarters, nails could have been shorter, moved soundly.

3RD Peebles & Hammond, Mrs S, Mr K & Miss S: Seasham The Groover

Pointer

Puppy (1)

1ST Stilgoe, Mr P R & Mrs D E, Glenariff Mojito: A male of just 6 months of age on the day of the show. Upstanding male of good proportions, Well balanced all through. Good bone, correct good head with correct, clean and complete dentition. Clean neck leading to good lay of shoulder. Slightly slopes down in topline depending how he is stacked. Moved freely. Best Puppy.

Special Yearling (6, 2abs)

1ST Cooper & Pearson, Mrs & Miss, Keepersfield Giselle: A bitch of 14 months of age. Bitch of good proportions, and of pleasing overall type and balance – presented a good clean outline when stacked. Good and correct head, correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck leading seamlessly into good forehand assembly, deep chest. moderate hindquarters angulation. Moved well and smoothly in all planes on feet with nails that could have been shorter. Reserve Best Of Breed

2ND Philo, Ms S R, Tenshilling It’s My Party For Salmonist: At just 14 months of age, a dog of good type and again overall balance; Stacked he gives one the impression of a slightly exaggerated profile. Super head with correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck and well placed shoulders, deep chest of good width, moderate hind angulation good width to second thigh, front feet splayed due to long nails and nails on hind feet could also have done with being shorter. Moved soundly.

3RD Oliver & Stilgoe, Miss M E, Mr P R & Mrs D E, Teisgol Love Is In The Air

Post Graduate (2, 1abs)

1ST Astbury, Mrs D, Jilony Bobby Ball At Dorbury: A male of just 14 months of age. Pleasing overall type, outline and profile when stacked. Very good head with well defined stop and slight dish appearance when viewed in profile. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Correct length and spring of ribcage. Well made hindquarters, with good bone and feet. 

Open (6, 3abs)

1ST Matthews, Mrs A D, Sonham Chasing Rainbows: A beautifully balanced bitch of 2½ years of age. Pleasing head of correct proprtions, correct, clean and complete dentition, strong, clean neck into well placed shoulders, Good depth and spring of ribcage. Strong topline with correct tailset. Well made hindquarters with correct turn of stifle. On the move she was accurate both fore and aft and showed good length of stride when viewed in profile. As with virtually all Pointer exhibits todays, nails could have been shorter. My pleasure to award her Best Of Breed 

2ND Philo, Ms S R, Fydal Caprio At Salmonist JW ShCM: A dog of 4½ years of age. Of pleasing overall type and outline. Balanced head, not coarse. Correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck into good forehand assembly, deep chest muscular hindquarters with moderate angulation. Nails excessively long and unkempt. Moved well, but slightly wide when coming in. 

3RD Oliver, Mr C, Mrs J & Miss M, Olivesong Kiss Chase.

Retriever (Golden)

Puppy (9, 6abs)

1ST O’Gorman, Mrs P & Mr S, Berrymeade Kinvara: Just 7 months of age. Very well balanced bitch. Ultra feminine head with a melting expression and dark eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Correct layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Deep brisket and good length of ribcage. Well made hindquarters with excellent bone and feet with the shortest of nails. Moved well with good open side gait when viewed in profile. In excellent coat and condition for one so young. Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2.

2ND Thomson, Mrs A J, Soneve Birthday Surprise: A bitch of 10 months of age. Balanced although when stacked she can be made to look as if her Rib:loin proprtions are incorrect, when in fact they are not. Clean and feminine head and expression. Correct, complete and clean dentition and scissor bite. Correct layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Good width and depth of chest. Well made hindquarters with good quality bone all through. Tight, neat feet with short nails. Moved well and accurately for one so young in all planes. 

3RD Foreman, Mr G & Mrs T, Ambersun All Of My Heart

Special Yearling (12, 6abs)

1ST Falconer, Mrs A E, Contemporary Beguile Again Via Siatham: It is important to me to say that I believe that both my first and second placed will gain their titles – they are of extremely high quality. This really is a top quality bitch and of only 16 months of age and so difficult to fault. So very feminine. She exudes breed type and has a calm presence that say’s “look at me”. Extremely well balanced and free from exaggeration. Of medium size, excellent feminine head with just the requisite amount of chiselling, dark eye and melting expression, correct, clean and complete dentition with scissor bite. Strong neck of moderate length leading into outstanding forehand assembly. Brisket of good depth and width. Ribs well sprung into short muscular loin, strong hindquarters, which were well muscled with moderate turn of stifle and the second thigh was of good width. Moving she was accurate in all planes, showing forward reach and drive from the hindquarters. Extremely well presented and handled. Without doubt, fit for function. Quality bone all through, tight, neat feet and short nails. Mt pleasure to award her Best of Breed and later in a strong adult Gundog Group, Group 2.

2ND Pounds-Longhurst, Mrs S H, Mossburn Golly Miss Molly: Another outstanding bitch giving away 4 months to my class winner, which in this case did show. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Extremely well balanced. Feminine head with soft expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Very good forehand assembly with very good layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Well ribbed leading to strong loin and well muscled hindquarters. Quality bone all through, tight neat feet with short nails. Moved extremely well, accurate both fore and aft and demonstrating and excellent open side gate. 

3RD Clunie, Miss K, Warrentor Bold As Brass

Post Graduate (10, 6abs)

1ST Falconer, Mrs A E, Contemporary Beguile Again Via Siatham

2ND Clunie, Miss K, Warrentor Second To None: A bitch of just 13 months of age. I absolutely loved this bitch. Presented an extremely well balanced picture and totally free from exaggeration. Beautiful head with correct chiselling beneath her eyes and the softest expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Excels in her forehand construction. Deep in brisket and of good width, well ribbed back. Strong hindquarters with moderate turn of stifle and excellent width of second thigh. Level topline maintained at all times when moving. Stands square hock to heel with excellent bone and the neatest of feet with short nails – thank you. Moved well with good forward reach. My pleasure to award her a worthy Reserve Best of Breed. 

3RD Pounds-Longhurst, Mrs S H, Mossburn Galloping Major

Open (6, 4abs)

1ST Falconer, Mrs A E, Contemporary Beguile Again Via Siatham

2ND Booth, Mr G & Mrs J F, Rocomoka Wind Dreamer At Alihelnix: A bitch of 4½ years of age. A pleasing bitch with typical head and soft expression and dark eye. Dentition correct, clean and complete with scissor bite. Correct shoulder placement and corresponding length of upper arm. Good depth of brisket. Slightly longer cast than I would ideally like. Well made and muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet with short nails. Moved well and soundly but lacked enthusiasm and rolled, which in turn led to her losing her topline.

 Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Puppy (2, 1abs)

1ST Stevenson, Mr P & Mrs F M, Mymmsbrook Matador With Blythway: A very smart young male of 8 months of age. Excels in quality bone all through – he just needs time. He was both elegant and impressive both standing and on the move. Lovely head of correctly proportionate length, softest of expressions, ears set moderately low, correct clean and complete dentition with a scissor bite, well placed shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm, body proportionate and in balance to length of leg, tight neat feet and short nails; on the move he showed power coupled with a ground covering action. Above all, he has attitude and a superb ring presence. It was my pleasure to award him Best Puppy and Best of Breed. Unfortunately, when shown in the Groups, he was not sound on his forehand assembly.

Special Yearling (2, 1abs)

1ST Stevenson, Mr P & Mrs F M, Mymmsbrook Matador With Blythway

Any Variety Not Separately Classified Gundog 

Puppy (17, 4abs, 1 withdrawn)

1ST Osborn, Ms G, Elgert Future Past (Field Spaniel): A male of just a fraction over 6 months of age who has quality written all over him. Totally free from exaggeration. Exudes breed type, classical head, eye and expression with defined occiput. Ears well placed. Correct clean and complete dentition. Excels in forehand assembly; brisket of good depth and width, ribs moderately well sprung and again correct rib to body proportions, hindquarters strong with moderately bent stifles and good width of second thigh. The very best of quality bone all through. Moved accurately and effortlessly in all planes on the very best of tight round feet with short nails. Extremely well presented and handled. Best Puppy AVNSC, Puppy Gundog Group 1

2ND Porter, Miss L M & Mrs P, Winnellands Vanilla Sky (Labrador Retriever): A pleasing overall bitch of just 8 months of age. Beautifully balanced in all areas, short coupled, excellent bone all through, tightest of feet, broad skull and defined stop muzzle of sufficient length to balance with head, correct mouth and dentition, good shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, chest of very good depth and width, strong hindquarters and good turn of stifle, classic ‘otter’ tail. Moved extremely well when asked, my pleasure – her topline needs to strengthen, which it will as she matures.

3RD Elkin, Miss M L, Tollekin Dream Dancer (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

Special Yearling (17, 4abs)

1ST Phillips, Watkins & Sykes, Mrs A & Ms T & Mr N, Glenmaurangi Storm Trooper (Gordon Setter): I realise that one must never fall into the trap of ‘humanising’ our dogs but in this case I will make an exception – what a ‘Lad’! A male of 17 months of age with quality in every department - presented a super outline and the breed type I’m looking for. Typical head and expression, muzzle of good width and depth, correct, clean and complete dentition, eyes dark, strong, clean neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm – he really does have the best of forehand assemblies, elbows close to body, ribs well sprung, stifles well bent, good feet and short nails. His movement is without doubt exceptional, accurate in all planes with the best of open side gaits whilst maintaining the firmest of toplines. Extremely well handled. Best AVNSC and my absolute pleasure to award him the Gundog Group. 

2ND Clayton, Miss, Lizallwood Mr Bojangles (Curly Coated Retriever): Male of 13 months of age, presented a clean and typical breed type outline. Very good overall balance and substance. Correct wedge-shape & balance to skull with well placed ears and biddable expression. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Coat of correct texture. Very good shoulder placement and return of upper arm. Good width and depth of brisket. Well ribbed back into strong loin and muscular hindquarters with moderate turn of stifle. Feet round with nails that should be shorter – the nails are ruining the correct shape and structure of the feet. Tailset correct straight on a level with topline. On the move he demonstrated a powerful gait that was accurate at all times. 

3RD Barney, Mr J A, Romaunt Lust For Life (Irish Red & White Setter)

Post Graduate (11, 4abs)

1ST Cooper, Mrs L, All About Star Sigi Tolo For Gameglow (IMP SRB) (Lagotto Romangnolo): An extremely smart young bitch of just 11 months, squarely built and of medium size, super head, with eyes that were fairly large and brown in colour, scissor bite with correct clean and complete dentition, short slightly arched neck into well placed shoulders, short compact body, good width and depth of brisket, strong hindquarters, woolly rather rough coat with thick ring shaped curls, moved extremely well in all planes. Reserve Best AVNSC Gundog

2ND Clayton, Miss, Lizallwood Mr Bojangles (Curly Coated Retriever)

3RD Bellamy, Miss A, Moontorn Goddess Of Love (Flat Coated Retriever)

Open (16, 6abs)

1ST Busby, Mrs R H & Miss O F M, Stanegate Leading Role At Zakby JW (Irish Water Spaniel): I have always been extremely impressed with this male of nearly 3 years of age. The epitome of breed type. He is beautifully balanced with typical head and slightly aloof expression. Strong neck to well laid shoulder with corresponding return of upper arm. Brisket of super depth and width with barrel ribcage right on the elbow. Short back with strong hindquarters and well let down hocks. In excellent coat and condition. On the move he demonstrated the correct roll from the ribcage – today he could not be denied winning this strong class – in the challenge the more I moved him against the Gordon Setter, the more he acted up against his handler. Without doubt, a quality dog of this breed.

2ND Strevens, Miss H, SH Ch Tollekin Caife Gaelach At Tollisty (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever): Quality bitch all through. Extremely well balanced all through. Lovely feminine head with gentle intelligent expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Moderate and clean length of neck leading to well placed shoulders with corresponding return of upper arm. Deep brisket of good width. Well ribbed back into strong loin. Moderate hindquarters that are muscled. Tight round feet with short nails. Moved soundly.

3RD Ward, Miss C M, Danton Obsession With Tantaraviz (Hungarian Vizsla)

Any Variety Imported Breed Register Gundog 

Puppy (1)

1ST Moore, Mr A J & Mrs K S, Achouffe’s Summer Magic At Cavalmist NAF (Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer): Qualified to be shown by 2 days. A delightful bitch of 6 months of age and what a lovely young bitch she is, so feminine and so very happy at her first ever show. True to breed type, distinguished in appearance, head of rectangular profile with marked rise over the eyes and moderate stop. Long ears correctly set below the level of the eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck into well placed shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, correct body ratio and well developed width and depth to brisket. Well angulated and muscled hind quarters, quality bone all through. Moved very well, both balanced and lively holding topline very well for one so young. Any Variety Imported Register Gundog Best Puppy 

Special Yearling (4, 2abs)

1ST Fox, Mrs L, Teisgol Calisto Of Dappeline (Portuguese Pointer): At 13 months of age, excellent overall balance. Typical head with broad skull, well filled cheeks and strong, deep muzzle; dentition correct, clean and complete. Good depth and width of brisket, short broad back with well muscled loin. Powerful hindquarters.excellent bone all through. Moved accurately and soundly in all profiles. Reserve Best Any Variety Imported Register Gundog 

2ND Cooper, Mrs L, Gameglow Playmaker (Braque D’Auvergne): A superbly balanced male of 15 months of age. Presented a clean outline whilst stacked. Good head clean and free from exaggeration, muzzle deep and strong with correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck into well placed shoulders, deep in brisket, muscular loin, well made hindquarters, moved very well.

Open (5, 3abs)

1ST Adams, Mrs L, Achouffe Philanderer (Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer): I could not take my eyes off this dog of just 26 months of age with his best still to come. Again, true to breed type, with distinguished in appearance, beautifully presented and handled, head of rectangular profile with marked rise over the eyes and moderate stop. Long ears correctly set below the level of the eye. Correct, clean and complete dentition, well muscled neck into excellent forehand assembly, correct 10:9 body ratio and well developed and prominent brisket. Well angulated and muscled hind quarters, quality bone all through. Moved very well, both balanced and lively holding topline very well. Best Any Variety Imported Register and Gundog Group 3

2ND Stilgoe, Mr P R & Mrs D E. IR SH CH Perdizcyo Beatriz With Teisgol. (Portuguese Pointer): A bitch of just over 4 years of age. Completely balanced and without exaggeration. Good head with broad skull, cheeks well filled with strong muzzle, Good depth and width to brisket, short broad back with well muscled loin. Powerful hindquarters. Excellent bone all through nails far too long and unkempt – moved soundly.

Any Variety Gundog – Veteran

1ST Bradley, Ms E M, SH CH Vizslanya Vivmany By Highforce JW ShCM ShCEx (Hungarian Vizsla): A beautifully balanced bitch of just over 7 years of age. Presented in fit and athletic condition, which led to a clean outline when stacked. Very good quality, lovely head and expression, correct clean and complete dentition, very good neck into very well placed shoulder and return of upper arm, deep brisket of good width, well ribbed back into strong compact loin, moved very well but nails could have been a little shorter. Best Any Variety Gundog Veteran – I understand that she later went on to achieve Reserve Best Veteran In Show

2ND Strevens, Miss H, SH Ch Erikachen Conaire At Tollisty (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever): A male of 7 years of age presented and shown today in super condition. Clean-cut typical head free from exaggerations, dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong neck into excellent forehand assembly. Brisket of good depth and width. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Well bent stifles on muscular hindquarters. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly in all planes. 

3RD Clunie, Miss K, Warrentor Maplemoon (Golden Retriever)

Gundog Group (ADULT)

1ST Phillips, Watkins & Sykes, Mrs A & Ms T & Mr N, Glenmaurangi Storm Trooper (Gordon Setter)

2ND Falconer, Mrs A E, Contemporary Beguile Again Via Siatham (Golden Retriever)

3RD Adams, Mrs L, Achouffe Philanderer (Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer)

4TH Wiggins, Mrs J F, Snowgate Onyer Bike To Scapafield (Cocker Spaniel) Dog of 15 months of age. Extremely well balanced, dentition, correct, clean and complete, good head with square muzzle, full eyes, moderate length of neck into very well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, well sprung ribs, short loin, good bend of stifle, presented a lovely unexaggerated picture. Tight neat feet with short nails. Moved very well, accurate fore and aft and demonstrating good open sidegate.

Gundog Group (PUPPY)

1ST Osborn, Ms G, Elgert Future Past (Field Spaniel)

2ND O’Gorman, Mrs P & Mr S, Berrymeade Kinvara (Golden Retriever)

3RD Allum, Mrs R J, Macarica Fair and Square (Italian Spinone): A bitch of just over 6 months of age. Excellent overall balance. Good head and expression. Short, strong neck leading to well laid back shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. Deep chest with well sprung ribcage. Correct topline leading through to strong hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Moved well. In good coat and condition.  

4TH Pearce, Mrs C, Kenwad Black Grouse At Miska (Cocker Spaniel): Very pleasing type of dog presented in absolutely lovely condition. Well balanced and not over-done in any way. Lovely head and expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, moderate neck into well placed shoulders, strong and compact body into well rounded hindquarters. Good bone all through. Neat tight feet with short nails. Moved very well.

Martyn J Rees (Judge)