Poole Canine Club

Spaniel (Cocker)

Yearling Dog/Bitch (3)

1ST Blackley & Salero, Ms C and Mr I, Wightroche The Bee: An extremely well balanced and beautifully presented bitch of 16 months of age. Dentition, correct, clean and complete, good head with square muzzle, full eyes, moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders and adequate return of upper arm, well sprung ribs, short loin, good bend of stifle, presented a lovely picture, moved extremely well especially once settled. BOB & Gundog Group 4.

2ND Knox, Mr S & Mrs P, Fernstone Blue Charm: Nicely presented and shown bitch. Merry nature with tail wagging, pleasing head, expression and eye, ears set low, correct, clean and complete dentition, neat set neatly into well placed shoulders, compact body, loin of optimum length for me and well rounded hindquarters, nice feet, moved very well.

3RD Walker, Ms, Blueacre Simply The Best With Ameysford

Graduate Dog/Bitch (2,1abs)

1ST Blackley & Salero, Ms C and Mr I, Wightroche The Bee

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1ST McWilliams, Mrs M, Fernstone Speckled Wood: Balanced and compact 7 year old bitch, well developed skull, square muzzle, gentle expression, dentition correct, clean and complete, lobular low set ears, strong neck into well placed shoulders, well developed chest, short loin, level topline, muscular hindquarters, sound on the move.

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Graduate Dog/Bitch (3)

1ST Luczynski, Mr M, Fabelsfee Nothing But Fun For Kanara (IMP FIN): A striking bitch of 2½ years of age, well presented. Pleasing head with clearly defined stop, chiselled around the eyes, dentition correct, clean and complete. Clean neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest, strong beck and well made hindquarters. Moved well. RBOB

2ND Burt, Mrs M J, Aftermarines Rightvoilet: Pleasing young male of 15 months of age, extremely immature. Correct and balanced head with dark eye and dentition that is correct, clean and complete. Clean neck, good forehand assembly, deep chest, moved well once settled.

3RD Honey, Mrs, Almondsbury Red Letter Day 

Open Dog/Bitch (2)

1ST Luczynski, Mr M, Baladeva Scarlet Letters For Kanara ShCM, SHCEX: Very nice bitch of 7 years of age, clean in outline and free of exaggeration. Broad muzzle, dentition correct, clean and complete, well defined stop and defined median line on skull, dark eye, strong into well placed shoulders, chest deep, well made hindquarters, in good coat, moved and shown very well. BOB

2ND Honey, Mrs, Almondsbury Red Letter Day: A dog of 10 months of age. He was overall larger in type than I would have preferred and presented with his puppy jacket on. Pleasing head and expression, correct and clean dentition, dark and full eye, broad muzzle, rounded skull, strong neck, good forehand assembly, longer cast than my preference, good hindquarters, erratic but sound when moving.

Weimaraner 

Graduate Dog/Bitch (2)

1ST Kemp, Miss, Netherhill Euro Vision Of Greyflyer: Male of nearly 2 years of age. Presented a very clean and balanced outline. Pleasing head, not coarse in any way, correct, clean and complete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders deep chest well sprung ribs, well developed musculature on hindquarters, Moved accurately and smoothly in all planes. BOB

2ND Reakes, Mrs P J, Thrihyrne Loveletters: Very feminine long-haired bitch of just over 18 months of age. Very well balanced, lovely head, moderately long with moderate stop, medium sized eye, strong jaws, correct, clean and complete dentition, strong clean-cut neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, deep chest level back, slightly sloping croup, strong but moderately angulated hindquarters. Moved accurately and smoothly both fore, aft and in profile.

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1ST Marsh, Mrs T, Gunalt Escapade At Comorin: A bitch of 7½ years of age. Balanced and free from exaggeration. Good head of moderate length, correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck well placed shoulders deep chest, topline not firm or level, moderate hindquarters, moved soundly.

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog

Puppy Dog/Bitch

1ST Brown, Mrs C L, Matravers Cherokee (German Wirehaired Pointer): A beautifully balanced dog of just 7 months of age, presented and shown very well. Of pleasing type with a balanced head that is proportionate to body. Correct, clean and complete dentition, very good forehand assembly with sloping shoulders, deep chest with elbows close to body, excellent bone, good quality harsh coat, tight feet with short nails, moved very well. Best AVNSC Gundog and Puppy Gundog Group 2

Any Variety Gundog

Puppy Dog/Bitch

1ST Stone, Mr & Mrs C & K, Kidenoan Mark Time For Merrem (Welsh Springer Spaniel): A well presented and balanced young male of just 7months of age. Lovely outline, correct head with skull of proportionate length, correct, clean and complete dentition, good reach of neck that was clean in throat, well placed shoulder and return of upper arm, balanced and proportionate body, hocks well let down, moved very well.

2ND Milford, Ms A J, Haramander Phantom (Pointer): A male of 9 months of age. Of pleasing overall type and balance, good and correct head, correct, clean and complete dentition, clean neck good shoulder, deep chest moderate hindquarters angulation. Moved well, but slightly wide when coming in. 

3RD Honey, Mrs, Almondsbury Red Letter Day (Spaniel, American Cocker)

Open Dog/Bitch

1ST Elkin, Miss M, Tollelkin Dream Dancer (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever): A male who exudes breed type and of 16 months of age. I thought him to be workmanlike all through and totally free from exaggeration. He was presented in very good hard condition. Very good wedge-shaped head that whilst broad is slightly rounded, correctly placed ears, strong medium length neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm, deep chest with elbows onto brisket, well sprung ribs, strong loin and well developed hindquarters. He moved very well showing drive from the rear and maintained accurate movement in all profiles. 

2ND Brewer, Mrs S, Stradcot Coconut Ice (Golden Retriever): A bitch of nearly 3 years of age. Balanced not exaggerated in any way, correct, clean and complete dentition and correct bite, 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. Moved well. In good coat and condition.  

3RD Edworthy, Mrs M, Maycourt Heartbreaker (Curly Coated Retriever)

Veteran Dog/Bitch

1ST Kruglow, Mrs P K, Amberellie Adrianna (Italian Spinone): A quality bitch of 9 years of age – presented and shown well. Head correct with oval skull, deep muzzle, correct mouth, good shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, straight forelegs, broad and deep chest, strong hindquarters, moved very well. 

2ND SH CH Tarafield Anya Panni By Vizslanya (Hungarian Vizsla): A well balanced bitch of 7½ years of age, Super clean outline and well balanced, free from exaggeration. Lovely head and expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition, Good length of neck leading to well laid back shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. Well-ribbed back. Good bend of stifle. Moved well both fore and aft and in profile. 

3RD Vaughn, Mrs D, Teisgol I Am What I Am At Phlynnies ShCM (Pointer)

Gundog Group

Group 1: Harris & Hoeksema, Mrs P & Mr G, Bridgella’s First Edition With Konakakela JW (English Setter): A stunning male of nearly 5 years of age, presented in super condition and shown well. Very good overall type, well made all through, excellent head and expression, correct, clean and complete dentition, strong neck, well-placed shoulders, elbows on brisket, deep chest, in good coat moved well and soundly in all planes.

Group 2: Bradley, Mr P & Mrs L, Stanegate Stage Debut (AI) (Irish Water Spaniel): A beautifully presented bitch of just 2 years of age and of excellent type and conformation. She is beautifully balanced. Typical head with slightly aloof expression. Strong neck to well laid shoulder and barrel ribcage right on the elbow. Short back with strong hindquarters and well let down hocks. In excellent coat and condition. On the move she demonstrated the correct roll from the ribcage and showed an excellent length of stride when viewed in profile. Put simply, she is outstanding.

Group 3: McAllister, P, Rumolboys Cascade Of Fire (Lagotto Romagnolo): A bitch of nearly 3 years of age. Of very good overall quality. Presented an excellent outline. Good head correct proportions with strong muzzle. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Short, muscular and slightly arched neck into shoulders that are moderately laid back. Well ribbed back leading to short loin. Good topline and correct tailset. Strong well-muscled hindquarters. Moved well. Very good coat texture.  

Group 4: Blackley & Salero, Ms C and Mr I, Wightroche The Bee (Spaniel Cocker)

Puppy Gundog Group

Group 1: Allum, Mrs R J, Macarica Fair and Square (Italian Spinone): This bitch of 11 months of age is quite simply outstanding and a Champion of the future in my humble opinion. She shows excellent breed quality and type for me. Head correct with oval skull, deep muzzle, correct mouth with complete and clean dentition, good shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, straight forelegs, broad and deep chest, strong hindquarters, moved very well. 

Group 2: Brown, Mrs C L, Matravers Cherokee (German Wirehaired Pointer) 

Group 3: Roberts, Mrs K, Havana King Of The Truffles To Byphar NAF (Lagotto Romagnolo): Presented a good clean outline. She has a very nice head and correct 3/2 proportions. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Short slightly arched neck. Well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm. Close fitting elbows. Well ribbed back. Good hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Short hocks square to ground. She moved very both fore, aft and in side profile and with good drive. Good coat with curl. 

Group 4: Montell, Mrs A, Culverwell Sweet Stephanie (English Setter): A bitch of 9 months of age, lovely head of correctly proportions and carried high on muscular and lean neck, soft expression, ears set low, correct, clean and complete dentition, shoulders set well back, deep chest, body of optimum length, well made hindquarters, tight feet. On the move she was sound with fluid movement. 

Ann Donald Memorial Open Stakes Dog or Bitch (18)

1ST Bradley, Mr P & Mrs L, Stanegate Stage Debut (AI) (Irish Water Spaniel)

2ND Robinson & Howlett, Mr L & Miss D, Skyswift Tennessee Honey (Standard Wire Haired Dachshund): Male of nearly 3½ years of age, not exaggerated in any way, pleasing head with vlearly defined ridges over the eyes, dentition correct, clean and complete, muscular neck into long shoulder blades, moderately long body , prominent breast bone, broad rump, moved well.

3RD Ainsworth, Mrs D L & Mr S M, Hawkesflight Milady De Winta (Belgian Shepherd Dog – Tervueren) 

Reserve: Bridgwater & Green, Mr W & Mrs D & Miss, Bridgella’s Don’t Push (Irish Setter)

Kennel Club Good Citizens Stakes Dog or Bitch (14)

1ST Walmsley, Frost, Frost Treadwell, Mrs J, Mr & Mrs R W & K A & Mrs A E, Trelowen Amelia At Frostisen (Norwegian Buhund): Very clean and balanced in outline, short and compact as the standard describes. A very feminine bitch of 4 years of age, lean head with dark eye, dentition correct, clean and complete, medium neck into good forehand assembly, well ribbed, moderate hindquarters, moved soundly on neat oval feet.

2ND Plummer & Bingham, Mrs, Mr, Mrs & Miss, Silgarhi Holy Smoke To Tetsikarma (Tibetan Terrier): Beautifully balanced. Sturdily built. Good head with definite stop and strong muzzle. Correct bite. Well laid shoulders and correct return of upper arm. Flattish feet. Nails could be shorter. Well bent stifles with low hocks. Moved soundly with drive. 

3RD Vaughn, Mrs D, Teisgol I Am What I Am At Phlynnies ShCM (Pointer) 

Reserve: French, Miss K, Ravenside C’est La Vie At Bincombefarm (French Bulldog)

Martyn J Rees (Judge)