Woolwich Bexley & District Canine Association

Woolwich, Bexley & DCS, 4th December 2022

Irish Wolfhound

PG (1): 1 RBOB Campbell-Woodford’s Whiteorchard Adhara at Kilmacduagh,

wheaten brindle of 2 years, presents a nice outline when she settles into

herself. Deep chest, good strength through the forearms, correct body ratios

with good length of body, arched loins & good bend of stifle. She was quite

challenging for her handler so was hard to assess especially on the move which

was a shame as I feel she could have been more competitive against her

challenger had she co-operated to really evaluate her.

O (2, 1a): 1 BOB Campbell-Woodford’s Kilmacduagh Aednat, mature brindle

bitch of 5 years. Kind eye, good strength of bone & stands over her ground,

deep chest, well arched toes, correct body length, good bend of stifle. Moved

well in the small space which gave her the edge over her kennelmate.

Dobermann

O (2, 1a): 1 BOB Amazon American Graffiti with Sealandair, solid b/t boy of 6

years. Impressive in outline, cuts a dash, well off for bone & substance, tight

feet, good forechest which you can feel, clean neck, well angulated quarters.

Moves well in side profile.

Cesky Terrier

P (1): 1 BP Weston’s Wherrypoint Engelbert, lovely boy of just 7 months, put

in a strong performance for one so young, lovely to go over, cheeky glint in

those eyes, good bone through the forearms, well laid shoulders, correct

ribbing & slight rise to well arched loin. Strong through the hindquarters & a

smart little mover.

PG (1): RBOB Burrage’s Komidion Sonata for Sametova, grey bitch of just over

a year old, she is incredibly well muscled which was lovely to see & feel. Lovely

head with good open nostrils, medium length body, well muscled hindquarters

with strong rear pasterns. She was a little fidgety today but I preferred her

front assembly to that of her kennelmate, Bacary, for RBOB.

O (2): 1 BOB England & Burrage’s Ch Ashleyheaths Black Thunder ShCM

ShCEx VW, noticed him as soon as he came into the ring – the way he held

himself & moved into place so confidently – just love that in a dog! He is in

such lovely condition both in terms of muscle & coat, it is hard to believe he is

9 years old. Quality throughout, lovely front assembly, well laid shoulders,

medium length body, well arched loin, well-muscled quarters, eye catching on

the move too – powerful & precise. Delighted to award him BOB; 2 Burrage’s

Sametova Bacary, grey dog of 3 years, in lovely condition, strong through the

neck, good ribbing with strong thighs & rear pasterns. Moved tidily.

AV Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes

(26): 1 Tadhunter’s WHWT, Otto The Maverick Prince, lovely solid mature boy

stands out both standing & moving. Lovely head with slightly domed skull,

strong neck, tight at the elbows, compact in outline with level topline, moved

& handled well; 2 Weyman’s ESS, Spuffing Prosecco, l/w bitch, put in a

confident performance for a junior, compact in appearance, lovely head in

profile with good length of ear, good bone for size, strong through the rear

pasterns, moved & handled well; 3 Strevens’ NSDTR, Tollisty You Can’t

Decline.

Gundog Group

G1 Elkin’s NSDTR, Tollelkin Caife Americano SWWC, what a lovely eye-catching boy with great ring presence & rapport with his skilled handler. He is

so very anatomically sound & balanced, he is hard to overlook. Then you get

your hands on him, & it is all there – slightly wedge shaped head, lovely front

assembly with deep chest, tight feet, strong through the loin, well angled

quarters with strong rear pasterns which he used to push off around the ring.

In lovely condition both in terms of muscle & coat. He is a quality boy, he

couldn’t be ignored.

G2 Rowlinson’s ESS, Meltarose Midshipman, another quality boy – a real

contender & really challenged hard. He certainly has a quality to him & I realise

now that I have judged & awarded him well in the past. Clean neck, brisket

down to elbow, stands & moves well, very stylish & smart. Hard to overlook,

delighted to find him again today.

G3 Irish Setter, Bluesprings Now I’m Here at Forestfire, a lovely boy who I

have done well for before. Stacks up well, clean neck into sloping shoulders,

good topline, moved well in side profile.

G4 Mennen & Sweeney’s Pointer, Joneva Just Imagine, raw o/w male puppy

who presents a lovely outline when settled. Clean over the neck & shoulders,

well-turned stifles - will take time to mature & fill out, did well today amongst

the adults.

Puppy Gundog Group

PG1 Crocker & Lewis’ Irish Setter, Riverbrue Ophelia Winky, I saw this puppy

just going about his day outside of the show ring & thought, “Cor, he’s nice!”

so I was delighted to see him confidently come into the puppy group ring for

me to judge. Stand out winner – so together & just so very anatomically sound,

lovely quality to him & he has that devilish glint in his eye like all the best show

dogs do! Lovely forechest, well laid shoulders, excellent topline, well angled

quarters & moved well with strong rear pasterns. Just loved him. Very well

handled.

PG2 Golden Retriever, Poile’s Summerramba Twizzle at Cherrimar, a lovely

sound bitch, pretty head, beautifully balanced in outline with level topline,

good bone & substance & yet still feminine, strong through the loin with good

hindquarters. Moved & handled well.

PG3 Tadhunter’s American Cocker, Taramount Pure Imagination, buff bitch,

very sound to go over, & did well in the cold conditions. Good forechest, spring

of rib & moved co-ordinately.

PG4 Mennen & Sweeney’s Pointer, Joneva Just Imagine, put in a good

performance & did well today in both adult & puppy groups. Well done!

DANIELA PINTO TRANQUADA (Judge)