Devon, Cornwall & South West Beagle Society

Devon, Cornwall & South West Society Beagle Club Championship Show 2023

Judge - Miss Emily Thornton

I had an enjoyable day at the show and I was certainly surrounded by a great atmosphere. Many thanks to those exhibitors, stewards, and the committee for their efforts and hospitality.

I am super pleased with my main winners and I felt they were certainly the best movers of the day. Movement is an essential aspect of a dog's conformation and can greatly contribute to their overall quality. Noting that I felt that the quality in bitches was stronger than dogs although I am excited about the current of promising and lovely puppies in both sexes and I am looking forward to seeing how they progress in the future.

MPD (3,0)

1st - Craig’s Davricard Gaultier

What a beautiful 7 and a half month old t/w boy in an excellent condition - clearly the best mover in the dogs challenge, super sound in every direction. I would prefer his head to be slightly stronger however I’m confident this will easily improve with his age and appealing expression. Lovely and clean body outline with deep forechest and elbows well tucked in, level topline, especially on the move. Nice stifle and tidy feet. It was very easy to award him his first DCC and will be the one to watch out for in the future. DCC, BOS and BPIS.

2nd - Firth’s Nictoney Intuition

Scrummy and promising tricolour dog with strong head and well defined head. Nice chunky bone and good tidy feet. Well compact and nicely balanced overall. Due to his young age, he is raw and still developing. However he will continue to grow and improve, and I am looking forward to watching his progress in the future.

3rd - Whitton’s Haggatty Bonafide

PD (5,0)

1st - Firth’s Nictoney Intuition

(See MPD 2nd)

2nd - Goldberg’s Rossut Villein At Molesend

A nice tricolour dog being shown in excellent condition. Good bones and tidy feet. A compact body with a deep forechest. Moved well in profile. There was a close decision between 1 and 2, with myself preferring the softer expression of 1.

3rd - Harvard’s Annavah Take A Chance On Me

JD (1,0)

1st - Havard’s Annavah Nickleby

A lovely masculine dog with a pleasing head type and a soft expression. Good movement however, I would prefer the topline to be a little more level. He has a well-developed chest and shoulders, contributing to the dog's overall balance and front-end structure and good set of tail.

YD (1,0)

1st - Taylor’s Deaconfield Lancer

A nice tricolour dog with a pleasing head type, showcasing a soft expression. A pleasing head type however, I would have preferred the dog’s lips to be more flewed. A good deep chest, nice set of tail and moved well when allowed for his handler!

ND (3,0)

1st - Firth’s Nictoney Intuition

(See MPD 2nd)

2nd - Webster’s Rossut Vizier For Houndscoast

A super houndy tan and white dog with a masculine head, gracefully hanging ears, and a well-defined stop. A clean and well arched neck. Moved freely in profile and has a great rapport with her owner.

3rd - Whitton’s Haggatty Bonafide

GD (3,0)

1st - Bidey’s Redcap The Courier

A smart tricolour dog in a slightly long mould with a super masculine head and a good set of ears. A lovely long and clean neck. Presents a nice overall picture when stacked. Slightly gay tail carriage however this does not necessarily detract from the dog being the best mover in this class.

2nd - Webster’s Rossut Vizier For Houndscoast

(See ND 2nd)

3rd - Murphy’s Davricard Picasso At Rhosyndu

PGD (2,1)

1st - Cornell’s Felinoak Danny Boy From Bronllys

An attractive tan and white dog with a nice masculine head and a well-defined stop. A lovely long neck and well-tucked-in elbows. Good bone, compact body and OK topline. Moved well with a good set of tail.

LD (9,2)

1st - Hunt’s Bondlea Woodlark

One of the best movers in this class, displaying both reach and drive. Masculine head with a well-defined head and good set of ears. Long neck leading into a deep forechest, tidy feet and good bone. Nice bend stifles and nice set of tail.

2nd - Kingsland’s Redcap Doctor Strange

Another impressive mover in this class, being one of the best movers with such reach and drive. His sound movement with excellent reach and drive. Soft expression and ears hanging gracefully. A lovely long neck and deep forechest. This dog has potential for further maturity and I am looking forward to watching his progress in the future.

3rd - Breeze’s Parkebreeway Wyseman JW

OD (6,3)

1st - Taylor’s Deaconfield Kingcraft

A nice 5 years old boy with an extremely sweet expression and a compact body. A good forechest and level topline that was held well during movement. A good set of tail that was carried well and moved very well.

2nd - Mitchell & Wright’s Huntshill Tornado JW ShCM

6-year-old boy with a masculine head, a good set of ears, a long neck, and a pleasant temperament showcased through the endearing yawn on the table! Good movement and it is always lovely to see dogs who maintain their charm as they mature.

3rd - Chapman’s Gemark Eyas

SBD (4,2)

1st - Bidey’s Redcap The Courier

(See GD 1st)

2nd - Murphy’s Davricard Picasso At Rhosyndu

A 23-month-old boy in good condition, with a well-defined head, a nice long neck, a straight topline which was held well on the movement. Moved well.

VetD (5,1)

1st - Kingsland and Stevens’ Ch Redcap The Patriot

A remarkable 7-year-old boy who excelled in movement, showcasing the endurance and traits expected of a Beagle. His clean body outline, level topline, and excellent condition further added to his appeal. It's a delight to witness an older dog shine in his element. Pleased to award him RDCC, BVD and BVIS.

2nd - Ryan’s Awreridge Waterbuck

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this determined 7-year-old dog who could move all day long! Nice masculine head, long neck, good bone, and strong hindquarters.

3rd - Murphy’s Black Royal At Rhosyndu VW

VinD (1,0)

1st - Roderick’s Barterhound Garrison

It is always inspiring to see a 12-year-old dog still displaying determination and enjoying the showing. Extremely sweet expression, a nice head with a good set of ears, good bone, and good feet.

MPB (7,1)

1st - Tanner’s Felinoak Ffansi Nansi

I admired this super feminine tricolour bitch. Appealing body type, lovely bone, tidy feet and the bitch was in excellent condition. Moved extremely well with reach and drive in profile. Was considered for RBCC in the challenge. Looking forward to watching this bitch in the future.

2nd - Firth’s Nictoney Gingerbread

I wanted to eat this extremely sweet petite tan and white bitch. What a lovely soft expression!! Lovely feminine head, compact body, good bone and move OK. Very raw but the one to watch out for in the future.

3rd - Lennard’s Butterow Unity

PB (8,0)

1st - Harvard’s Dufosee Julianna Avec Annavah

What a gorgeous eye-catching tan and white bitch - I wanted to eat her! Really liked her body type, in good condition, fabulously feminine head with well defined stop and very appealing expression. Deliciously long ears hanging gracefully. Lovely bone, compact body and moved very well with reach and drive in profile. Pleased to award her RBCC, BPB and RBPIS.

2nd - Annavah Nocturne At Barrvale

A nice feminine clean bitch with a long neck, level topline, tidy feet, good hinquarters. Moved well and soundly.

3rd - Craig’s Annavah Belinda Of Davricard

JB (3,1)

1st - Henningssons-Dundas’ Julemark Persephone

A lovely feminine bitch who moved so soundly around the ring - the sound movement is what this kennel is mostly known for. Nice long neck, deep forechest and tidy feet. I’m sure she will improve with maturity and do well in the future.

2nd - Baker’s Koorbrats Meadow

Nice tan and white bitch with a pleasing head type and soft expression. Nice long neck and moved well. Just preferred 1’s freer movement.

YB (6,1)

1st - Goldberg’s Molesend Dormouse JW

Lovely houndy bitch in a very good size, with feminine head and sweet expression. Long neck into good forequarters with elbows well tucked in. Moved very well in profile with a strong topline held on the move.

2nd - Tanner’s Felinoak El Koko Loko

I’ve always liked this bitch from the ringside and I was not disappointed when I went over this bitch for the first time. Really liked her body type, super head, long neck and moved soundly in profile. It was a very close decision between 1 and 2 - I just felt that 1’s topline was stronger.

3rd - Baker’s Koorbrats Meadow

NB (11, 3)

1st - Tanner’s Felinoak Ffansi Nansi

(See PB 1st)

2nd - Davies’ Davricard Chanel Around Barrvale

Another gorgeous puppy bitch I liked with a pleasing head shape, good bone, lovely topline and well balanced. I preferred 1’s freer movement. Was not surprised when I later found out that she’s a full sister of DCC winner. Another one to watch out for in the future.

3rd - Firth’s Nictoney Gingerbread

GB (7,0)

1st - Goldberg’s Molesend Elegant

Tan and white shown in a good condition and pleasing body type. Compact, nice bone and extremely sound movement. I was not surprised when I later found out that she’s Nedlaw Salamander’s girl, who was well known for his sound movement and pleased to see that this bitch has inherited her father’s movement.

2nd - Whitton’s Jalhar New Lease Of Life With Haggatty

Tri colour shown in a good condition and built on a clean line, nothing exaggerated, good bone and moved well. Level topline held on movement.

3rd - Simkins’ Simeldaka Marfa Ridge

PGB (5,2)

1st - Webster’s Michelroy Pimpernell With Houndscoast JW

A nice bitch of pleasing type with a lovely head and ears hanging gracefully. Correctly balanced in body, good topline which was held on the move and good mover in profile.

2nd - Hunt’s Dufosee Iyla At Bondlea JW

Quality tricolour bitch in a good size with feminine head and defined stop. Long neck, good topline and correct set of tail. Preferred 1’s overall picture.

3rd - Kimber’s Coachbarn Crier

LB (11,3)

1st - Tanner’s Felinoak El Koko Loko

(See YB 2nd)

2nd - Arden’s Annavah Star Above Madika AW(B)

Light tricolour of pleasing type, size and balance. Absolutely sound mover in profile that would go on all day long! Good hinquesters and level topline that was held on move.

3rd - Goldberg’s Molesend Crumble (AI)

OB (8, 2)

1st - Havard’s Ch.Annavah Princess Tiana

What a beautiful tricolour bitch and she got extra lovely when I was going over her on the table, like she just melted into my hands! Extremely feminine head with well defined stop and very appealing expression. Excellent bone, strong topline and correct set of tail. Moved so soundly in every direction and it was very easy to award her BCC and BIS.

2nd - Deans’ Gempeni Cornflower

A quality light tricolour bitch in a very clean outline. Lovely long neck leading to a deep forechest and good bone. Level topline which was held on the move. Moved extremely well, like she could go on all day. Just unlucky to meet the class winner but I’m sure in one day she will get her crowning CC! Considered for RCC in the challenge.

3rd - Breeze’s Ch.Dufosee Dragonfly Of Parkebreeway JW

SBB (4,3)

1st - Bidey’s Raimex Rio

7 and half years old. Classic type of this lovely kennel as I was not surprised when I later found out. Gorgeous head with very sweet expression, good forechest, good set of tail and moved well.

VetB (7,2)

1st - Brown’s Raimex Reed Bunting

7 and half years old. Another lovely bitch of this lovely kennel, in a fabulous condition. Superb head with extremely soft expression, long neck and deep chest. Good balance and moved very well.

2nd - Arden’s Madika Spot On JW ShCM AW(G)

8 years old broken tricolour bitch who could go on all day long! I loved watching her especially when she was waiting for her turn! Lovely character, pleasing head and correct proportions. Moved very well - I just preferred 1’s front movement.

3rd - Warner’s Awreridge Watercolour JW

VinB (7,2)

1st - McBain and Stevens’ Redcap Bella Sorella JW ShCM VW

What a fabulous 9 and half year old tricolour bitch who had such an attitude I loved and she was certainly trying to show other youngsters how to do it! She was the clearly best mover in this class and could not take my eyes off her. Very feminine bitch with a lovely head and soft expression.It was very easy to award her Best Veteran Bitch but in the BVIS challenge, it was actually the hardest decision of the day as I loved both! BVB and RBVIS.

2nd - Brown’s Raimex Rowanberry JW

Another fabulous bitch who was 14 years old and certainly did not look like it. I loved watching this bitch with such determination but so ever gentle. Lovely feminine head with such a sweet expression and moved very well.