• Show Date: 11/02/2023
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 28/07/2023

South Wales Kennel Association

RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)

PUPPY (6, 4abs)

1st Hill's SANDAULA FOREST OF DREAMS

Positive moving puppy who present a balanced outline standing, liked her head and expression, enough neck, shoulders well positioned and enough bone for her size. Body developing well, firm level topline, tail well set and carried, covered the ground on a good stride. Just needs to grow on to complete the picture. BP

2nd Liggens & Hodges SWANAVLY POPSY’S LEGACY NAF (IMP SERB)

More mature puppy in terms of size and substance, pleasing head to go over and an appealing expression. Enough neck, moderate front angulation, excellent bone and feet. Compact body, ribs well developed, moved ok once settled.

JUNIOR (2, 0abs)

1st Moore PURBARN FRIENDS TOGETHER

Upstanding young dog, undoubtedly masculine in head. Balanced in his angulation front and rear, strongest of bone and well padded feet. Deep in body and ribs well developed, holds a level topline standing and moving. Shown in optimum muscletone, moved positively.

2nd Liggens & Hodges PASSION GLAM FASHION (IMP DEU)

Paler bitch, pleasing head and eye shape. Stands on good legs and feet, moderate front angulation. Has a tendency to slope off in topline but body is of good depth and she is ribbed well back. Shown in excellent muscletone and coat, not giving of her best on the move here.

GRADUATE (4, 0abs)

1st Wooden CATENAE CANDY FLOSS AT SALAKO

Positive moving bitch of medium size. Pleasing expression. Enough neck, shoulders well positioned, good bone. Well ribbed body, moved straight and true holding a good topline. Not in her best coat here.

2nd Liggens & Hodges Passion Glam Fashion (imp Deu)

As previous class.

OPEN (2, 0abs)

1st Chan's LOVISSA HELLO DOLLY OF WEMCREST

Well constructed bitch of pleasing size, well proportioned head with a kind expression. Strong neck, shoulders well positioned, good front angulation, legs and feet. Deep and well ribbed back, firm level topline which never faltered standing or moving. Tail well set and carried, wide well muscled quarters which she used to advantage on the move, shown in good coat and condition. BOB & G3.

2nd RUMWOOD ENDLESS LOVE

Smaller compact bitch who was very positive moving, pleasing head and eye, good forehand, legs and feet, well ribbed but needs to carry more body condition. Not in her best jacket here.

IRISH SETTER

GRADUATE (2, 0abs)

1st Jones GWENDARIFF DAZZLING DIVA

Feminine bitch, not the biggest but of lovely balance. Typical in head of good length, expressive eyes. clean though the neck of good length, shoulders well positioned, straight forelegs and good feet. Deep ribs, gently sloping topline, well muscled quarters and presented in immaculate coat and condition. Moved very positively in all directions. BOB.

2nd Jones GWENDARIFF IT'S JUST A RUMOUR

Adolescent dog who is still needing time to develop all through. Moves on a steady pace and is straight and true moving fore and aft. Has good bone, ok feet. Presented in excellent body, muscletone and coat.

OPEN (3, 0abs)

1st Webb & Danks-Kemish ALOLFRANA AZZARO BESIDE REDESHKA

Upstanding dog who appealed in outline, head of good length and proportions, dark eyes expressive and with a kind look. Long neck, shoulders well positioned. Deep well ribbed body, firm though the loin. Hindquarters well angulated and used to advantage particular in profile. Not in a full jacket but this did not detract.

2nd Jones GWENDARIFF PINK FLOYD

Upstanding dog of pleasing balance, liked his head and expression. Enough neck, moderate angulation, the correct amount of bone and good feet. Well developed body, ribbed quite well back, a little too steep in croup. Moved steady and true from his balanced angulation.

3rd Murray BLUEBYEYOU LOVE AFFAIR AT DERRYDORE

RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)

GRADUATE (4, 0abs)

1st Simons COEDYLAN BAMBINO CARO JW

Feminine bitch with a pretty head. Clean through the neck and front, good bone, could be better in patterns and feet. Firm and level topline, tail well set and carried. Moved positively, covering the ground with ease.

2nd Stevenson FELDKIRK ROSE N ROSES

Raw youngster, stands on her best of legs and feet. Not the head of 1 and needing time to develop all though in body and condition. Well muscled quarters and strong hocks she used to advantage moving.

OPEN (4, 0abs)

1st Simons RAINESGIFT ROYAL MINT I COEDYLAN JW

6 year old bitch who was very positive moving in all directions. Liked her head shape, eyes of good colour perhaps a little round in shape. Excellent outline, firm level topline, shoulders well positioned body of good depth and ribs carried well back, has strong well muscled quarters.

2nd Millbanks SKYBROOK SANDPIPER OF LARKSDOWN

Dog of pleasing size and balance, well moulded head, masculine but not overdone. Straight well boned legs and the best of feet, shoulders could be better positioned. Ribs well developed, presented in immaculate condition and the best of muscletone. Moves positively.

3rd Simons GWENADILLO MONTESORI COEDYLAN

POINTER

OPEN (4, 2abs)

1st Matthews SONHAM RAISING THE GAME

10 month old black and white pointer dog who presents a good outline. Typical in head, strong neck, moderate front angulation, excellent bone and oval well arched feet. Body is developing well, short in loin, firm in topline, well muscled quarters he used positively on the move. BOB & BP.

2nd Fleetwood TYREMY WALK OF STARS

Black and white bitch, more mature than 1, holds a good outline when stacked. Pleasing bone and substance but retaining femininity. Moved on a long stride just not totally happy in her surroundings.

RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING)

OPEN (8, 1abs)

1st Parr's SPRITERUFUS TANGO

Stronger headed dog, masculine but without coarseness. Long neck, well angulated shoulders, well boned legs, ok feet. Firm level topline, tail well set and carried. Coat of good texure, well presented. Moved straight and true and covered the ground easily in profile. BOB

2nd Trickett's CFYRE'S HIGH TEA AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN)

Appealing headed youngster I liked for type, she still needs time to body and fill all though but she appeals for her excellent light footed movement and carriage. Shoulders well positioned, body developing well, firm in topline and muscletone. Attentive to her handler.

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

GRADUATE (3, 1abs)

1st Russell’s FRAULYNZWAY LIGHTNING BOLT

Well grown dog, strong masculine head. Neck of good length, shoulders well positioned, strong bone, excellent feet. Well toned muscular body, firm level topline, tail correctly set. Moved straight and true.

2nd Richards BORDEROAK PHOEBE FERN

Longer cast bitch, pleasing head shape. Balanced in her angulation and moving positively in all directions. Shown in optimum body condition and muscletone.

OPEN (1, 0abs)

1st Whittaker PINGARYPOINT MILK SHAKE

Bitch of pleasing size and overall balance. Balanced head, pleasing eye shape. Moderate neck, straight forelegs and excellent feet. Body has enough depth and good ribbing. Well muscled in her quarters. Moves positively in all directions. BOB

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

OPEN (3, 0abs)

1st Morris & Evans BAREVE BY KIND PERMISSION

Free moving bitch who excels in profile gait, head of pleasing type, strong but in no way over done. Clean though the neck and shoulders, good bone and well padded feet. Body of correct depth, well ribbed and shown in firm condition all though. Tail well set and carried, coat of pleasing texture. BOB.

2nd Jones GERMANUS DUTCH DELIGHT

Moderately angulated bitch, pleasing head and eye. Firm level topline, body of good depth. Pleasing coat and furnishings, moves positively but couldn’t match the freedom of 1 in profile.

3rd Jones GERMANUS MAKIN A POINT (AI)

SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER)

OPEN (4, 0abs)

1st Rees HUDOLUS RHYS HENLLYS AT TYPICA ShCM

Veteran dog who really appeals for his beautiful head,dark eyes, kind expression and with plenty of work. Long neck, excellent bone and neat feet. Still holding an excellent outline standing and moving, tail well set and carried. Body is compact and well filled. Presented in immaculate condition.

2nd Jenkins & Williams CWMBEILI MORGAN

Stronger headed dog and stronger all though, well angulated front, plenty of bone and excellent well padded feet. Ribs well developed, could perhaps be a little more compact all through.

3rd Johnston NALYDRIS HAKUNA MATATA

SPANIEL (FIELD)

GRADUATE (5, 3abs)

1st Harding KINGSMIST REMEMBER ME

A promising puppy with a typical head of good length, has plenty of work already. Well arched neck, shoulders well positioned, strong bone and well padded feet. Holds a good outline standing and moving. Positive in all directions when he goes with a happy demeanour. BOB & BP

2nd Harding KINGSMIST TRANQUILLITY

Litter sister to 1 and much more immature in her outlook as yet. More compact in body and needing a little more confidence on the move. Shown in excellent condition.

OPEN (4, 2abs)

Harding KINGSMIST LADY IN BLACK

4 year old bitch who appealed for her head of pleasing shape, well angulated front, straight forelegs and excellent feet. Body of correct proportions, level topline, moved very well fore and aft and in profile.

Harding KINGSMIST MISS MARPLE JW

6 year old bitch of excellent proportions, appealed for her quality head, as with 1 has excellent legs and feet, and firmed in her in patterns. Shown in excellent body and condition but not wanting to give of her best moving here.

ENGLISH SETTER

OPEN (2, 1abs)

1st Lewis BELTON PEARLS A KIND OF MAGIC (IMP DEU)

Upstanding dog with a pleasing head shape, good eye colour. Neck of medium length, ok front angulation, enough bone and good feet. Ribs well developed, firm in topline, tail set and carried to high. Well muscled quarters he used in the move.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA

OPEN (10, 3abs)

1st Miles GLENBROWS CARBON COPY

Puppy who presents a pleasing outline, quite forward in his development. Mature headed, long neck, shoulders well placed, well boned legs and excellent feet. Body has good depth, ribs carried well back, firm level topline he held both standing and moving. Shown in hard fit condition, and well bodied. Handled to get the best from him, G4 & PG2.

2nd Green, Martin & Ryan GOVIZ SPRING RAINS BY VISZASET (AI)

Compact dog with an excellent head and eye. Sound, free and positive moving in all directions. Stands on good legs and feet, holds a firm topline. Close up to 1.

SPANIEL (COCKER)

GRADUATE (2, 1abs)

1st Yorath GYPSYHILL HIGHLAND WEDDING AT WITKO

Feminine blue bitch who has a pleasing head shape, long neck, shoulders quite well positioned, could have a little more leg length for ideal balance. Has good body, pleasing tailset and carriage, moved positively in all directions.

OPEN (3, 1abs)

1st Fleetwood SONHAM BLUE BAILEY

Blue dog who is masculine but not overdone, typical in head and eye. Stands on excellent legs and feet, ribbed well back, level topline. Well turned stifles, hocks well let down. Moved freely, BOB

2nd Yorath KOETANO S YAFA MY MIX IS SO MAGIC AT WITKO

Blue bitch with a great attitude, happy and giving of her best at all times. Typical in head, well angulated front and rear, deep well ribbed body. Could have more leg length for ideal balance.

A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG

PUPPY (7, 2abs)

1st Stephens FARNFIELD PICKPOCKET FOR BRIGHTMEADOW

HWHV of pleasing type, well grown already. Typical in head, pleasing eye shape and colour, plenty of furnishings. Clean through the neck, straight well boned legs and excellent feet. Body developing well, firm in topline, tail well set and carried. Moves very well, especially in profile.

2nd Williams HERNWOOD EVERLASTING LOVE

Gordon setter puppy who really appealed, was giving a lot away here in maturity. Pleasing head of good balance. Strong neck, excellent shoulders and just right for bone. Holds an excellent outline at all times, very well conditioned. Moves very positively in all directions.

GRADUATE (4, 2abs)

1st Stephens RAVENHO LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE FOR BRIGHTMEADOW

Upstanding ten month old Curly coated dog who was a comfortable winner here. Masculine head of correct shape, dark almond shaped eyes. Long neck, excellent shoulders well positioned. Body of good depth and excellent ribbing. Tail well set and carried. Has strong well muscled quarters which he used to advantage. Coat of excellent texture well presented. Moves very well in profile, covering the ground on a long east stride. BAVNSC, Group 1 & Puppy Group 1, RBPIS.

517 LOCKSHEATH BEACH COMBER

Well balanced Gordon Setter who is at his best when moving. Plenty strong enough in head, balanced in his angulation and shown in the best of muscletone. Coat could do with some attention.

OPEN 4 entries

1st Finch's JASSENDUE MANET'S MEDLEY AM CETGUELI

Brittany dog who has excellent proportions, typical in head and eye, ears well set and carried. Body has good width, ultra compact. Moves very positively in all directions.

2nd Martin LAOIREBAY STEEL BLUE OCEAN AT SHANNONSTYLE JW

Well grown Irish R/W who was presented in the best of muscletone and excellent coat. Masculine headed, neck of moderate length, excellent bone and feet. Firm topline which never falters, strong quarters he used to advantage moving.

3rd Finch's PATOUCHE PEIAM AM CETGUELI

A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG

OPEN (1, 0abs)

1st Evans NANTIDERRI THE SMART SET AT BOWSIAN

Korthals Griffon - strong, masculine dog shown in hard condition, moves on a long stride.

A.V. GUNDOG

PUPPY 25 entries

1st Trendlewood Tiger Lily

Yellow Labrador bitch with an outgoing temperament. Strong body and bone but not overdone, feminine head with appealing expression. Barrell like ribs well developed, shown in correct double coat of good texture. Moved very positively in all directions especially in profile.

2nd Green, Martin & Ryan GOVIZ SPRING RAINS BY VISZASET (AI)

As previous class

JUNIOR 10 entries

1st Trickett's CFYRE'S HIGH TEA AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN)

As previous class

2nd Moore PURBARN FRIENDS TOGETHER

As previous class 

OPEN 13 entries

1st Finch's JASSENDUE MANET'S MEDLEY AM CETGUELI

2nd Jones GERMANUS DUTCH DELIGHT

Both as per previous classes

SPECIAL BEGINNERS (8, 7abs)

1st Templar Bents Listerlo Princess Aurora

6 and a half month old Vizsla bitch of pleasing type and balance, pleasing front, correct bone. Body developing well, could have a little more rear angulation. Fee positive mover.

A.V. GUNDOG STAKES

VETERAN (5, 1 abs)

1st Stephens SH CH BRIGHTMEADOW JUST ONE LOOK ShCM

9 year old Curly coated retriever bitch who can hold her own in most company. Excellent outline, Typical in head and eye, clean through the neck. Excellent shoulders, well positioned. Deep in body, firm In topline, tail well set and carried. Moves very freely in profile, perhaps a touch generous coming on.BVIS

2nd Rees Hudolus Rhys Henllys at Typica ShCM

As previous class 

CHAMPION (2, 1abs)

1st Stephens Sh Ch Brightmeadow Just One Look ShCM

As per previous class

G1 Stephens RAVENHO LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE FOR BRIGHTMEADOW

G2 Sheppard's NASAILLEEN ON A MISSION AT SHADOWVIEW

B/T American cocker spaniel dog who impressed for his excellent head, solid topline and free positive profile movement. Shown in optimum coat condition.

G3 Chan's LOVISSA HELLO DOLLY OF WEMCREST

G4 Miles GLENBROWS CARBON COPY

PG1 Stephens RAVENHO LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE FOR BRIGHTMEADOW

PG2 Miles GLENBROWS CARBON COPY

PG3 O’Neill Ramsayville Gigi at Taligal (AI)

6 month old black Labrador bitch of pleasing size and substance, typical in outline, double coat of correct texture, well wrapped tail well set and carried.

PG4 Phillips TIME TO PLAY CLEMENTINE RIVERTONE (IMP FR)

Medium sized Weimaraner bitch of pleasing type, balanced in her angulation and shown in excellent body and muscletone.

Mr Ed Casey