National Gundog Association

NATIONAL GUNDOG ASSOCIATION

Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Judge: Shelagh Tolladay

It was an honour to judge at this prestigious show on their 50th Anniversary. Huge thanks to my very able stewards, Meriel and Rachel, and to the exhibitors for their support. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.

Veteran Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 3

1st Sh Ch Chanangel Sticky Wicket JW ShCM VW (Mrs A Chandler) Hard to believe that this dog is 11 years old. A quality dog who is so balanced throughout. Super head with a soft, gentle expression and well defined stop. Excellent front assembly and good forechest. Long muscular neck set cleanly into sloping shoulders. Strong bone, well sprung ribs. Good width to his muscular hindquarters which enabled him to power round the ring displaying plenty of push and drive. Shown in excellent coat and condition. CC, BOB, BV & Veteran Grp3

2nd Sh Ch Shannara Total Eclipse ShCM (Miss V & Miss E Ellis & Pilkington) A long time favourite of mine who was unlucky to meet the winner on such form. He is a quality dog from any angle. His head is superb with a melting expression. Loved him for his size, balance and breed type. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Muscular, well ribbed body. Strong wide hindquarters. Covered the ground well with great reach and drive. RCC

3rd Hudolus Rhys Henllys at Typica ShCM (Mr A V & Mrs J M Rees)

Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem (Mr C & Mrs K Stone) This 9 month old puppy has an

attractive masculine head with a soft expression. Balanced front and rear assemblies. Good

bone and substance. Covered the ground well on a steady stride.

2nd Kidenoan Mark Up von Trannon (Mrs G A & Mr D T Lewis) ) Litter brother to winner. He

too has a handsome head and expression. Long neck leading to good shoulder placement.

Compact body. Just preferred movement of winner.

Junior Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Chanangel Jo Sugden (Mrs A Chandler) Loved this young dog. He has a gorgeous

head with correct shaped ears. Strong, clean neck. Balanced forehand, good spring of rib,

firm loin. Strong, well muscled hindquarters. Moved well on a ground covering stride.

2ND Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway JW (Mr P & Mrs F M Stevenson) Masculine,

balanced head on this dog although a tad broad in skull for me. Good body properties with  

plenty of substance and good bone. On the move, he couldn’t match the stride of the winner

Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Heniveruce King of Brewers (Miss C J & Mr I Gaylor & Robertson) Well shaped head

with a gentle expression. Liked his size and body proportions. Well developed hindquarters

with good bend of stifle. Moved with reach and drive.

Novice Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem (Mr C & Mrs K Stone) repeat from Puppy

Graduate Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Ferndel Dare to Dream (Mr M R Holley) Well proportioned head with a lovely

expression and chiselling beneath his eyes. Good bone and strength throughout. Long and

muscular reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Moderate bend of stifle. Excellent profile movement.

2nd Tigerrock I'm Your Man (Mrs C L Clarke) Lovely make and shape to this dog. Masculine head and expression with good eye colour. Strong bone. Deep brisket. Good width to his hindquarters enabled him to move soundly.

3rd Heniveruce King of Brewers (Miss C J & Mr I Gaylor & Robertson)

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Chanangel Yorkshire Gold to Santallina (Mr I & Mrs D K Douglas) This dog has the

most beautiful head and expression. He has a strong, compact body. Lovely balance to his

forehand and rear quarters which are well muscled with deep second thighs. Covers the

ground well on a smooth gait.  

2nd Bushwacker Happy Gilmore at Ruskinite (Miss J L & Mr P R Cocking & Barnaby) Another lovely dog who has lots of attributes. Correctly proportioned head with such a soft

expression. Quality bone and good substance. Balance and strength throughout his compact

body. Moved sound and true

3rd Heniverous Rainbow by Tigerrock NAF (Mrs C L Clarke)

Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Chanangel Mr Whodat at Cherryheath JW (Miss S Barkley) Loved this dog’s head. So

balanced and handsome with a gentle expression. Strong, well ribbed body with firm loin and

quality bone. Long muscular neck set cleanly into sloping shoulders. Muscular quarters and

strong hocks which he used to move with drive.

2nd Tigerrock Magic Woundabout JW (Mrs C L Clarke) This dog is very mature for his age.

He is well constructed and presents a clean and balanced outline both stacked and on the

move. Masculine head with a kind expression. For me, he is just a tad broad in skull. Lengthy

reach of neck, well developed ribs and strong quarters. He is sound on the move with good

tail action.

3rd Taimere's Talk About Me (Ms R Cemis)

Open Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Sh Ch Glenbrows Revolution JW (Mr T D & Mrs H L Harrison) Judged this dog as a

6 month old puppy and delighted to see he has developed into a lovely example of the breed

and so worthy of his title. A stylish, eye-catching dog who is balanced fore and aft. His head is

handsome with a lovely dark eye. Long neck flows into firm topline and correct tailset. Good

ribs, bone and substance. His movement was smooth and ground covering, driving from the

rear.

2nd Jacranella Solo (Mrs J R & Mr C Sutherland) A smaller dog than the winner but still

with lots to like about him. Balanced, masculine head. Strong bone and well ribbed body.

He is clearly fit for function. Sound and positive on the move.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Isfryn Peeping Tom JW (Ms T Smith) 1824 - Isfryn Peeping Tom JW (Ms T Smith) Such a soft expression on this dog. He has good balance with strong neck set into well laid shoulders. Wide, well muscled quarters. Moved out well with an ever lashing tail. His joie de vivre was wonderful to see

2nd Tigerrock I'm Your Man (Mrs C L Clarke) repeat from Graduate

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st Sh Ch Bushwacker Something About Mary (Ms Julie Frost) A beautiful bitch from any

angle. Gorgeous head and expression. Loved her size and balance. She has strength and

quality bone without losing any of her femininity. Deep body, big ribs giving plenty of heart and

lung room. Her ground covering movement was accurate and precise with good reach and

drive. CC

2nd Sh Ch/nl Ch Bushwacker Gregory's Girl at Highclare (Miss J L & Mr P R Cocking & Barnaby) Very feminine bitch with an excellent outline. Well constructed body with balanced Front and rear angulation. Good spring of rib, strong loin. Sound on the move holding her topline

3rd Sh Ch Taimere's Takes The Biscuit JW (Mr & Mrs C G Tain)

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Renascent Bleaberry at Slapestones Imp TAF NAF (Mrs T C Ritchie) This puppy is so

well put together. Very pretty head with a soft, dark eye. Good depth and correct forehand.

Moderate bend of stifle. Her movement was so precise for one so young and displayed  

her happy disposition.

2nd Pamicks Dream with Me (Mr M L & Mrs P Tew) This young lady needs time to fill her

frame. Pretty head with a dark eye displaying a soft expression. Correct shoulder placement.

Sound and steady on the move.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Sarabande Dancing Queen at Slapestones (ai) (Mr A, Mrs T C & Miss D T Ritchie) This

puppy presents such a clean and balanced outline. Pretty head and expression. So clean

over her neck and shoulders with good return of upper arm. Well developed hindquarters.

Moved really well on a smooth and free flowing stride. BPIB

2nd Kidenoan Mark That Bird (Mr K Moore) Well constructed puppy with balanced front

assembly. Head of correct proportions, would just like a slightly darker eye. Stands on lovely

tight feet.

3rd Pamicks Dream with Me (Mr M L & Mrs P Tew)

Junior Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1st Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious (Ms M Thomas) What an apt name for this lovely

youngster. I thought she was exquisite. So feminine with a beautiful head and expression.  

Excellent front assembly and shoulder placement. Strong balanced quarters. She impressed  

me on the move with her sound and accurate free flowing movement

2nd Helgen Avis (Mrs D J & Miss H K H Bonser & Hadfield) Good body properties and well

muscled hindquarters. Stronger in head than the winner. Sound and steady on the move.

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Tigerrock Lit De Roses (R J Casey) A lovely made bitch who is so very pretty. She has

strength through the body and well developed hindquarters. Moved well with excellent

tail action.

Novice Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Tigerrock Lit De Roses (R J Casey) repeat from Special Beginners

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st Benoveor Endless Love (Mrs J M Morgan) Liked her overall shape and balance. Pretty

head with a soft expression. Lengthy neck into well laid shoulders. Stands on lovely tight

feet. Very sound coming and going.

2nd Julita Raindance at Teaselwood (Mrs B M Ferguson) possesses a pretty head of

good proportions. Neck of good length leading to correct shoulder placement. Good topline

and tailset. Just preferred movement of winner.

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st Pamicks Jazzy Ah Girl (Mr M L & Mrs P Tew) A compact and balanced bitch who has

strength and substance throughout. Classic head with a soft expression. Deep body, well

developed ribs and hindquarters. Moved with great reach and drive

Limit Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 3

1st Taimere's The Mistrel (Mr & Mrs C G Tain) A lovely bitch who is totally balanced.

Very pretty head with a kind eye. Good length of neck and layback of shoulder. Well ribbed

body of good depth. Well rounded hindquarters. Moved sound and true on a smooth  

ground covering stride.

2nd Nyliram Hetty Wainthropp (Mrs A J Graham) Another lovely bitch and very close up to

winner. Super head and expression. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Well sprung ribs,

strong wide hindquarters. Just preferred topline of 1st. She has lovely tight feet. Moved

with reach and drive.

3rd Chanangel Yorkshire Rose (Mrs A Chandler)

Open Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 3.

Two of my favourites headed this lovely class and it was hard to separate them. In the end, the deciding factor was maturity.

1st Sh Ch Crimicar She’s Electrick with Tigerrock JW (Mrs C & Mrs T Clarke & Sherlock) This bitch filled my eye. She is so balanced and well made. She has a beautiful head and

expression. Good forehand, strong muscular neck, firm topline. Strong, well ribbed body

and good width to hindquarters. Her accurate and precise movement was smooth and ground

covering with correct tailset RCC

2nd Sh Ch Glenbrows Rhapsody JW (Mr T D & Mrs H L Harrison) This bitch just oozes

breed type. She too possesses a beautiful head and expression. Loved her size, overall

balance and outline. Correct length of neck set cleanly into well laid shoulders. Wide, well

rounded quarters. She moved so well with excellent footfall.    

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Benoveor Endless Love (Mrs J M Morgan) repeat from Graduate