Woolwich Bexley & District Canine Association

Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association 20.03.2022

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show, and also a huge thanks to my steward Sharon, who was very helpful and did an excellent job of keeping my ring running smoothly. I was spoilt for choice with the excellent quality of dogs entered today.

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

Puppy (6,1)

1. Strevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN’T DECLINE

7mo dog that oozes potential. Masculine, wedge-shaped head with correct ear set, strong jaw and intelligent expression. Good length of neck flowing onto well laid shoulders. Excellent front angulation which is well balanced at the rear. Moderate bone, tight neat feet and was confident with accurate footfall on the move. Shown in good coat. One to watch for the future. BP

2. Lam & Leung TOLLISTY OUT TO GET YOU

7mo dog and litter mate to 1. Excellent head with clean planes, moderate stop, good earset, well developed nostrils and friendly expression. Very balanced construction and a playful temperament. Preferred his head over his littermate, but unfortunately was a little untidy in his movement today.

3. Lashly TOLLISTY BLOW YOUR MIND

Post Graduate (5,1)

1. Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM HARBOUR

14mo dog presented in fantastic coat. Compact, well-muscled & excellent quality. Good depth of chest which requires a little more spring of rib – I expect this will come with maturity. Short coupled with moderate tuck up. Well off for bone & excellent front angulation. A little over exuberant today which cost him in the challenge. RBOB

2. West RAYNECHASER LUNA ECLIPSE

2yo bitch. Unlucky to meet 1 today. Full of substance and presented today in excellent condition. Very workmanlike in her movement showing good reach and powerful drive. An honest bitch clearly capable of a day’s work.

3. Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM DANCER

Open (4,0)

1. Elkin TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC

2yo dog showing excellent overall quality. Built on larger lines. Masculine, wedge-shaped head with well-set ears and alert expression. Good length of neck. Shoulders well laid back and front and rear quarters well angulated. Held his topline on the move and displayed powerful drive with good width behind. Would like him to be slightly shorter coupled. Not in his best coat today, but this does not distract from his balanced construction and hard condition. BOB

2. Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW

4yo bitch and dam of BP. She has certainly passed on her best qualities to her progeny. Feminine head with intelligent expression. Shoulders well laid back and good front construction. Ribs well sprung, short coupled and strong loin. Built on smaller lines. Well-proportioned and balanced bitch. Covered the ground efficiently and was nicely handled.

3. Strevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY

Alexandra Adshead (Afonbach)