Isle Of Ely Canine Society

Isle of Ely Canine Society

4th February 2023

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee of ‘Isle of Ely Canine Society’ for their kind invitation to judge at this super ‘Premier’ Show. It is lovely to see a bustling open show, with well filled classes. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for their patience and good humour. It was rather nippy all day and the arena flooring was not to some of the dogs liking today, but I was most delighted with the super dogs I had the pleasure of judging. And last but not least, my very efficient and hard working stewards – Thank you.

Golden Retrievers

Thank you to all the Golden exhibitors, delighted with the quality of your dogs in all the classes, a real pleasure to judge, and close decisions.

Puppy (11,4)

A lovely class of babes, all a really credit to you.

1. Dr & Mrs Oldring - Fairwinds Sky Full Of Stars Over Flaxengold

At only 8 months of age this light golden bitch looked a picture when stood. Thought her just right for size and balance. Her head shows good proportions, and she has such a kind expression from those dark soulful eyes. Her neck is of good length and flows into a firm topline. Standing on well boned limbs. Lovely development of forechest, and deep in the brisket. Her hindquarters show a good width of thigh, which she used to drive around the ring - BP

2. Mr & Mrs Seamons - Ramchaine Luminescence Over Messano (imp nld)

8 month old pale golden bitch, with so much to admire, loved her flowing outline and feminine elegance. She has an appealing head, balanced backskull to foreface, nicely chiselled and dark expressive eyes. Clean through the neck, firm in her topline, and showing good depth and spring to the ribcage. Liked her on the move, keeping her outline whilst showing reach and drive.

3. Mrs Clarke-Gear - Ousevale Grand Slam

Junior (11,4)

1. Ms List - Haydengold Gossip Girl JW

Super 14 month old pale bitch, she caught my eye for her typical outline and sound construction. Feminine head, with a lovely dark eye and pigmentation giving a gentle expression. Having a good flow from nose to tail, whilst holding a level topline. She has a well filled in forechest and the brisket is down to the elbow with well sprung ribcage. Liked her hindquarters with wide thighs, a good bend to the stifle and in good muscle tone. A little out of coat, but beautifully presented and moved out well in the class, such a shame she seemed a little unsettled in the challenge.

2. Mr & Mrs Smith - Goldmarker Luminess (AI)

Eye catching mid gold 17 month old bitch, stood she showed to be harmonious in her proportions and balance. Loved her gentle expression, seemed so keen to please. She is well developed through the body with good depth all through and she is short coupled. Well off for bone and stands on tight feet. Good strength to her hindquarters. Moving with a happy ground covering action. Just not quite as clean behind as winner today

3. Mr, Mrs & Miss Layland - Applecote Love Affair

Post Graduate (10,3)

1. Cruttwell & Carter - Ashbyglen Enchantee JW

Quality 20 month old pale cream bitch, having lovely body proportions and very smart in her outline. Nothing is overdone, just well balanced with unexaggerated symmetry. She looks at you with such a melting expression, from those dark eyes. She has a graceful flow from nose to tail, good clean neck, with lovely depth to the brisket and development of forechest. Standing fore square on well boned legs and tight feet. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Strong wide quarters and being short hock to heel. Put down in good coat and condition. On the move she is positive and true - BOB

2. K Williams - Berrymeade Kilternan Of Busheyhall

Workmanlike mid gold 20 month old dog. He is nicely balanced with a good length of leg and short coupled. Masculine all through, with a pleasing head piece, good width to the back skull, nicely chiselled and dark eye, and pigmentation. Well developed through the body, holding a firm topline both stood and, on the move, did tend to fly his tail a fraction on the move. Moving round the ring with drive and enthusiasm.

3. Mr & Mrs Smith - Goldmarker Xenobia (AI)

Open Dog (5,0)

1. K Williams - Berrymeade Coeur Blimey At Busheyhall SGWC

Happy and fun loving 3 year old mid gold dog. When stood looked the picture of maturity and balance. A very honest dog, giving the impression of being kind, gentle and at one with his handler. Masculine head, with a good width to the backskull, defined stop and strength to the foreface. Strong and muscular neck, well developed forechest, with a lovely spring to the ribcage. Holding a firm and level topline with a strong short loin, and powerful hindquarters. Presented in good coat and condition. Free and positive mover - RBOB

2. Mr & Mrs Foreman - Ambersun Heart And Soul

So much to like on this 2 year old darker gold dog, with his ever wagging tail. Lovely balance, nothing is overdone, one part flowing into the next. He has a masculine balanced head, and dark, almost smiling eyes. Strong neck of good length, brisket down to the elbows, ribs well sprung with a short strong loin. Lovely hindquarters, wide with a good turn of stifle. Thick and dense coat. Moved with enthusiasm and drive, today not quite as precise as winner behind

3. Mr & Mrs Smith - Thornywait Iluminati At Goldmarker

Open Bitch (6,5)

1. Mr & Mrs Foreman - Ambersun Heart Of Gold

Lovely 2 year old darker gold bitch, loved her outgoing demeanour, which showed off her outline beautifully. She is so nicely balanced, and not overdone in anyway. Being of a nice size, having the desired amount of substance and so very feminine. She has a proportionate and feminine head with a gentle expression. Depth and spring to the ribcage, whilst holding a firm topline and well set on tail. Harmonious angulation fore and aft. Lovely side gait on the move showing plenty of drive, a fraction closer behind today.

Sussex Spaniels

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (2,0)

1. Mrs Barnes - Saxonbejayz John Kerr

Naughty but nice, this 12 month old dog, liked to give his handler a hard time, but there is no hiding that he has lovely substance all through. He has a masculine head, with good width to the backskull, having the typical frowning brow and toning eye. His neck is strong and muscular, flowing nicely into a firm and well held topline. Lovely depth to the brisket and spring to the ribcage. He stands on well boned limbs and nicely rounded feet. Once he settled, he has precise and positive movement, with an ever wagging tail. Coat a little on the blow.

2. Mrs Barnes - Harasteorra Beta Canis At Saxonbejayz

Kennel mate to winner, 13 months old bitch, who is very raw at present in her body compared to winner. Very much liked her proportions, just needing time to fill out and mature all through. Pleasing balance to her head, showing the moderate curve, low set ears and hazel eye, giving her a gentle expression. Good length of neck, enough depth and rib for age. Moderate in her hindquarters. She was more settled on the move, but tending to lose her topline a fraction.

Post Graduate (4,0)

1. Mrs Barnes - Saxonbejayz John Kerr

repeat Junior

2. Mrs Barnes - Harasteorra Beta Canis At Saxonbejayz

repeat Junior

3. Miss Beecham - Meggamooch Xandu At Rydonmist

Open (2,0)

1. Mrs Allen-Line - Marquell Torshca Chaos

Mature dog coming up 4 years of age. Presenting a balanced outline, with a good length of leg and strength to the body. Masculine head, well proportioned, lovely frowning brow, clean tight hazel eyes, and low set ears. Strong slightly arched neck, good depth and ribbing, moderate hindquarters. Moving out soundly fore and aft - BOB

2. Miss Beecham - Crumbledor Albus Dumbledor At Rydonmist

Thought this boy would be my winner today, but I don’t think he liked the sand in his feet, making his rear movement become erratic. Lovely outline when stood, solid and sturdy all through. Strong masculine head, with good frown, eye could be a fraction tighter. Strong and muscular neck flowing into a firm topline and standing on well boned limbs. Moved with a good side gait - RBOB

AVNSC Gundog

Puppy (4,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Searles - Cravessa’s Bottoms Up (SWD)

Oh my, what a sweetie this brown dog with white markings is, at just 6 months and at his first show. He looked a picture when stood, and very balanced in his proportions. He has a nice head and eye, which shows the correct ratios. Correct short neck, firm level topline, and good depth to the brisket. Harmonious in his angulation fore and aft. Showing himself off well on the move and true in his action - BP

2. S Shipton - Heartwood Mishules Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Field)

Just 6 months old liver & tan field spaniel dog puppy, and another very promising youngster. He was a little overawed with everything, but started to settle as time went by. He has super bone and substance and has good overall balance. Well proportioned head, strong neck, lovely depth and fill in of forechest. A little lose at present in topline. Liked his hindquarters, showing a good width of thigh and bend of stifle. Having fun on the move, showing good movement

Junior (2,0)

1. Macbain & Brewer - Fecimus Son Of A Gun (Field)

Much to like on this upstanding 14 month old, liver, field spaniel dog. He has a lovely outline when stood, having the right amount of substance and bone whilst retaining the noble demeanour. Pleasing head piece, lovely chiselling, dark almond shaped eye with a hint of cheekiness. Good length of neck, flowing into his firm level topline. Good depth to the brisket and ribs carried well back. Well set on tail, just carrying a little high on the move, being a typical teenage boy! Strong hindquarters allowing him to drive around the ring

2. S Shipton - Heartwood Mishules Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Field)

Post Graduate (3,1)

1. Macbain & Brewer - Fecimus Son Of A Gun (Field)

repeat Junior

2. Miss Watt - Oakmarsh Freedom (Chesapeake Bay Ret)

4 year old brown Chesapeake Bay Retriever bitch, shown in fit and muscular condition. She has good overall strength to her and is full of breed type. Liked her well proportioned head with a broad back skull, clear alert eyes, and well placed ears, giving her a keen and attentive expression. Deep in brisket, with a good ribcage, a fraction longer in loin, strong rear, with wide quarters. In the middle of a coat change. Moved out with lovely drive

Open (5,1)

1. Macbain & Brewer - Am Ch/UKC Ch Fecimus Written In The Stars (Field)

Beautiful 4 year old liver field spaniel bitch, she is so balanced and unexaggerated, with harmonious angulation. Having lovely body lines and a flow from nose to tail. Lovely head, nicely chiselled, dark almond eye giving a kind expression. Good length of neck with a slight arch, firm well held topline, good depth to the brisket and ribs carried well back, strong hindquarters. Moving out soundly, showing her long stride – BOB, and delighted to award her Group 4

2. S Shipton - Broomeece Fire Cracker Over Mishules (Field)

Strong and upstanding 3 year old black field spaniel dog. Liked his overall shape and balance, giving an impressive outline. Masculine head, with a lovely kind dark eye. Good length of neck flowing into a firm well held topline. Pleasing depth all through and stands on well boned limbs. Correct moderate hindquarters. Shown in lovely condition and gleaming coat. Moving out soundly, carried his tail a fraction higher - RBOB

3. Miss Watts - Sh Ch Oakmarsh Chestnut (Chesapeake Bay Ret)

AV Gundog

Junior (30)

1. Mr & Mrs Forbes - Canemamans Primo Al Fine (Bracco)

Upstanding and impressive 16 month old orange roan bracco. Presenting a picture of ‘almost square’ in outline with strength all through. Breed typical head with the divergent head planes, good depth to the flews and toning oval eyes. Good depth and width to the body, and strong hindquarters. Moving with power reach and drive

2. Mr & Mrs Cox - Kimapa Kune Kinch (Cocker)

Lovely 15 month old blue roan cocker bitch, who has a compact outline and the typical cocker merriness. She has such a sweet and feminine head, nicely chiselled, having a squareness to the flew, dark gentle eyes giving a kind expression. Like her body which is well developed with a good spring to the ribcage and filled in in-front. Holding a firm topline stood and on the move, where she was accurate with her footfall.

3. Mrs Smith - Tollisty Couldn’t Careless (NSDTR)

Post Graduate (25)

1. Mr Wilson - Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez (Flatcoat)

Balanced 2 year old black flatcoat dog, he has the desire strength but not overdone. When stood presents an impressive outline. He has a masculine one piece head, nicely moulded, kind dark eye, and neat well placed ears. His clean neck of good length flowing into a firm well held topline. Lovely depth to the ribcage, with a strong short loin. Wide and muscular hindquarters, which he put to good use to drive around the ring.

2. J & D Remington - Rozamie Black Pearl Jessremjul (Cocker)

19 month old black cocker bitch. She presents a compact outline when stood. Lovely head, which is well proportioned, nicely chiselled, with dark gentle eyes. Good length of neck, chest down to the elbow, good spring to the ribcage and holds a firm topline. Nicely presented and moving out well

3. Miss Watts - Oakmarsh Freedom (Chesapeake Bay Ret)

Open (19)

1. Miss Bougen - Gwendariff Lily The Pink (Irish)

Such an elegant bitch, she has a lovely silhouette when stacked, one part harmoniously flowing into the next. Hard to believe she will soon be 7 years old. From her long lean head, with melting expression, long elegant neck, depth to the body, holding the correct topline, to her well set on and carried tail. Moving out with style and precision

2. Mr Wilson - Hameldowntor Music Of The Night (Flatcoat)

Full of beans 6 year old black flatcoat bitch. Another who presented a very pleasing outline. Feminine all through, but with the desired amount of strength. Pleasing head piece, lovely dark mischievous eyes. Neck of good length flowing into a well held topline. Forelegs well underneath her, which are nicely boned. Strong, wide quarters. When she put her mind to it, moved true and flowed around the ring. Well presented.

3. Ms Thomas - Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious (Welsh Springer)

A V Gundog Veteran (12)

1. Mr Dunnett - Hoedun Alexandra Of Denmark (Flatcoat)

Happy and outgoing 7 year old black flatcoat bitch, who has a nice flow to her outline when stood. She has the desired substance but also the raciness. Liked her feminine and proportionate head piece of good length and slight stop. Neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline, good depth to the brisket, and a good width of thigh. Moving out true with a ground covering action - BV

2. Mrs Suett - Int Sh Ch Silvestre Last Tango With Silberliss JW (weim)

Smart Weimaraner bitch, 8 years young and pushed winner all the way. Showing a balanced and shapely outline when stood. Liked her overall size, shape, and femininity. Pleasing head, kind round eye, good length of ear and a gentle expression. Well developed through the body, deep in brisket, nice fill in of forechest. Holding a firm topline. Strong hindquarter to drive around the ring.

3. Mr, Mrs & Miss McDonald - Roanjora Montepulciano (IR&W)

A V Import Gundog

Puppy (1,0)

1. Westaway & Edmondson - Teisgol Nimue taf (Portuguese Pointer)

Impressive 6 month old bitch, with so much to admire. Thought she looked a picture on the stack, with harmonious proportions, sturdy with strength, but without a hint of coarseness. Her head has the correct ratios, with a good stop, and depth to the flews. Having a kind dark full eye, with dark pigmentation. Good length of neck, flowing into a firm slightly sloping topline. Well developed forechest and brisket well let down. Wide hindquarters. Lovely to watch on the move, very smooth and true in her action – BP & RBOB & Puppy Group 3

Junior (1,0)

1. Mr Fortuna - Fabpoint Pagan (Portuguese Pointer)

Lovely 12 month old bitch, full of breed type and balanced with a compact, almost square outline. She has flowing body lines with a nice amount of substance. Well proportioned head, cheeks well filled, deep stop, and dark inquisitive eyes. She has a slightly arched neck, well developed in forechest and good spring to the ribcage. Nicely boned limbs with a slight slope to the pasterns. Strong in the rear. Flew her tail a little on the move, lovely side gait with positive footfalls.

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (2,0)

1. Mrs Adams - Achouffe Philanderer ShCEx (Slovakian)

A real stallion of a dog, so handsome and upstanding, and looking fit for function. Liked his balance and proportions. Masculine head, which showed good length, kind affectionate oval eyes, with a good ear length. Well developed through the body, whilst holding a firm topline. Strong hindquarters with good width and in lovely muscletone. He has a proud head carriage on the move and flows around the ring. Shown in a good harsh jacket – Best Import

2. Mr Sladden - Khyannes Villette At Canemamans (Braque D’Auvergne)

4 year old bitch but unfortunately, she was not happy today, which is such a shame. She has a pleasing outline and such a lovely head and expression. Well developed through the body, with good depth, nicely boned limbs, and flexible pasterns. Holding a firm level topline both stood and on the move. Pleasing bend of stifle and width of thigh. She has a lovely carriage on the move, smooth and flowing.

Gundog Group

What a fabulous group, almost a full compliment of breeds, and super examples of the breeds put through by the judges. It was an honour to have the opportunity to go over them all, and I wish I could have chosen many more.

1. Crocker & Lewis - Riverbrue Wonderwall At Hernwood (Irish)

An upstanding and proud dog, with such poise and presence. His outline when stood, just flowed from nose to tail. Beautifully presented in a rich chestnut coat. Moving out with style, verve and true in his footfall

2. Mrs Wiggins - Sh Ch Snowgate Onyer Bike To Scapafield JW (Cocker)

Compact and masculine red dog, who presents a well balanced and sturdy profile. He has a lovely flow to him. Moving freely and with precise footfall, and an ever wagging tail 

3. Mrs & Miss Westwood - Eusanit Ever Fallen Love (NSDTR)

So feminine, liked her size and compact outline. Feminine wedge shaped head, alert and keen, well developed through the body, moving out soundly with the typical springy step.

4. Macbain & Brewer - Am Ch/UKC Ch Fecimus Written In The Stars (Field)

Noble in her bearing, and full of breed type. She never stopped showing, Lovely chiselled head and kind expression. Moving out with positive footfall and at one with her handler

Puppy Gundog Group

Another super group, I am sure many will have a very bright future.

1. Mr Jennings - Afterglow Bambalam With Alibama (Am Cocker)

An exciting prospect, loved his outline when stood, quality in abundance. Masculine and chiselled head, he has super depth and development of forechest, plenty of body under his coat. Hold a slightly sloping topline to a well set on tail. Beautifully presented. Moving around the big ring effortlessly and with lovely drive – Delighted he went all the way to BPIS

2. Mrs Young - Potterzuri Aramis (Labrador)

Well balanced black dog, who shows good strength all through. Nicely proportioned head, with kind dark eye. Well developed through the body. Standing foursquare and on well boned limbs. Shown with a good coat, and otter tail. Moving out soundly whilst holding his outline

3. Westaway & Edmondson - Teisgol Nimue taf (Portuguese Pointer)

Lovely balance and proportions to this bitch, presenting a very shapely silhouette. Well developed body, harmonious angulation, holding a firm topline. Sound on the move

4. Miss Such - Carlyquinn Captain Ross (ESS)

Happy and outgoing dog, who is showing maturity and beautifully presented, he has strength to the body and length of leg, with a kind expression. Moving out with good drive and verve.

Irish Terrier

Puppy (3,1)

The owners are going to have a lot of fun with this pair.

1. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Holbam Celtic Rose (AI)

Just loved her, and so well behaved! At only 7 months old she has a lovely outline. Her silhouette is racy, so very graceful, and feminine all through. Liked her balance and symmetry. Long, lean head, lovely placement of her ears, and such a cheeky expression from her small dark eyes. Chest down to the elbow, holding a firm topline, moderate but strong hindquarters. Moving with precise and driving action – BP & RBOB & Puppy group 4

2. Miss Bradshaw - Holbam Midsummer Sprite (AI)

Litter sister to winner, and lots to commend her. She is a little stronger all through, and not quite the balance as yet, but everything is there to finish well. She has strength but still retains her femininity and racy in appearance. Good length to her head, narrow, with good strength to the foreface. Clean neck of good length, flowing into a firm level topline. Standing on well boned limbs. Had a bit of the devil in her on the move, but showed to be true in her action.

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (1,1)

Open (5,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Ch Holbam Celtic Summer ShCM ShCEx

An old favourite of mine, not long to her 7th birthday, and still looking in fine fettle. She has lovely body lines when stood, so racy and shapely. Her head has the flat skull, long and lean, with strength to the foreface. Flowing seamlessly from nose to a well set on tail. Good depth to the brisket, and length of leg. Holds a firm topline, with the correct length of back. Like her hindquarters, there is a moderate bend of stifle, with strong muscular thighs, with plenty of bum behind the tail. Shown with a lovely harsh jacket and super presentation. She has freedom of movement, and true fore and aft - BOB

2. Mrs Bamsey - Holbam Celtic Wizzard JW

Love the mischief of this 4 year old dog, his antics, and he has ‘that look’ which does make me smile. Another quality dog, full of breed type. Masculine head, dark mischievous eyes, and neat ears. He is all in proportion and has a racy outline. He is deep in the ribcage and firm in his topline, with a well set on tail. Would like a fraction more rear angulation. Shown in super coat and condition. 

3. Miss Lee - Ivyblue Crinkles

Manchester Terrier

The cold of the arena effected the dogs, both standing and on the move today

Puppy (1,1)

Junior (3,1)

1. Mrs & Miss Sharpe - Rosettia Keepsake

Very elegant and shapely 13 month old bitch. Today feeling the cold so not as settled. She has such a feminine head, with a long flat skull, dark inquisitive eyes, and her ears have started to settle. Clean neck of fair length, Chest is well let down, and holding a correct topline and underline. Nice bend to the hindquarters. Moving out well. Shown with good coat colour and markings.

2. Davies & Brown - Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple

Smart 13 month old dog, he is of a nice overall size and outline. Pleasing wedge shaped head, lovely dark eye, not using his ears today. Well developed through the body, with good depth. Topline showing the correct slight arch over the loin. Hindquarters in good muscle tone and with a nice width of thigh. He was unsettled on the move, which was a shame.

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Davies & Brown - Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple

More settled in this class

2. Mrs Bunning - Ysabelkid Dusty Fog taf

19 month old dog, well grown but showing to be smart in his outline, and beautifully shown by his handler. Pleasing masculine head, with a good length to the skull, dark intelligent eyes, ears needing to settle. Clean through the neck, deep in the brisket, with a well bent stifle. Not settled on the move today. Shown in lovely coat and condition with good markings.

Open (2,0)

1. Davies & Brown - Ch Digelsa Dark Indulgence At Wystry JW

Lovely 4 year old bitch, she has good substance all through yet still retains her elegance. When stood shows to have good proportions and body lines. Her head is long and narrow, and well filled in under the eye, the eyes are a lovely almond shape, dark and mischievous. Her well placed ears give her a keen expression. Her neck has the slight arch adding to the elegance. Well developed in forechest and deep in brisket. Holding a good topline and underline both stood and on the move. Moving out with reach and drive - BOB 

2. Mr Boot - Ysabelkid Calamity Jane With Harliboo

19 month old bitch, from a slightly smaller mould and not quite the substance of the winner. Liked her very elegant and feminine profile when stood. She is shapely and compact, with good body proportions. She has a long narrow skull, dark eye, and small ears. Elegant neck, good depth and her topline shows the slight arch over the loin. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Showing drive on the move - RBOB

 1. Mr Dunnett - Hoedun Alexandra Of Denmark (Flatcoat)

Happy and outgoing 7 year old black flatcoat bitch, who has a nice flow to her outline when stood. She has the desired substance but also the raciness. Liked her feminine and proportionate head piece of good length and slight stop. Neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline, good depth to the brisket, and a good width of thigh. Moving out true with a ground covering action - BV

2. Mrs Suett - Int Sh Ch Silvestre Last Tango With Silberliss JW (weim)

Smart Weimaraner bitch, 8 years young and pushed winner all the way. Showing a balanced and shapely outline when stood. Liked her overall size, shape, and femininity. Pleasing head, kind round eye, good length of ear and a gentle expression. Well developed through the body, deep in brisket, nice fill in of forechest. Holding a firm topline. Strong hindquarter to drive around the ring.

3. Mr, Mrs & Miss McDonald - Roanjora Montepulciano (IR&W)

A V Import Gundog

Puppy (1,0)

1. Westaway & Edmondson - Teisgol Nimue taf (Portuguese Pointer)

Impressive 6 month old bitch, with so much to admire. Thought she looked a picture on the stack, with harmonious proportions, sturdy with strength, but without a hint of coarseness. Her head has the correct ratios, with a good stop, and depth to the flews. Having a kind dark full eye, with dark pigmentation. Good length of neck, flowing into a firm slightly sloping topline. Well developed forechest and brisket well let down. Wide hindquarters. Lovely to watch on the move, very smooth and true in her action – BP & RBOB & Puppy Group 3

Junior (1,0)

1. Mr Fortuna - Fabpoint Pagan (Portuguese Pointer)

Lovely 12 month old bitch, full of breed type and balanced with a compact, almost square outline. She has flowing body lines with a nice amount of substance. Well proportioned head, cheeks well filled, deep stop, and dark inquisitive eyes. She has a slightly arched neck, well developed in forechest and good spring to the ribcage. Nicely boned limbs with a slight slope to the pasterns. Strong in the rear. Flew her tail a little on the move, lovely side gait with positive footfalls.

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (2,0)

1. Mrs Adams - Achouffe Philanderer ShCEx (Slovakian)

A real stallion of a dog, so handsome and upstanding, and looking fit for function. Liked his balance and proportions. Masculine head, which showed good length, kind affectionate oval eyes, with a good ear length. Well developed through the body, whilst holding a firm topline. Strong hindquarters with good width and in lovely muscletone. He has a proud head carriage on the move and flows around the ring. Shown in a good harsh jacket – Best Import

2. Mr Sladden - Khyannes Villette At Canemamans (Braque D’Auvergne)

4 year old bitch but unfortunately, she was not happy today, which is such a shame. She has a pleasing outline and such a lovely head and expression. Well developed through the body, with good depth, nicely boned limbs, and flexible pasterns. Holding a firm level topline both stood and on the move. Pleasing bend of stifle and width of thigh. She has a lovely carriage on the move, smooth and flowing.

Gundog Group

What a fabulous group, almost a full compliment of breeds, and super examples of the breeds put through by the judges. It was an honour to have the opportunity to go over them all, and I wish I could have chosen many more.

1. Crocker & Lewis - Riverbrue Wonderwall At Hernwood (Irish)

An upstanding and proud dog, with such poise and presence. His outline when stood, just flowed from nose to tail. Beautifully presented in a rich chestnut coat. Moving out with style, verve and true in his footfall

2. Mrs Wiggins - Sh Ch Snowgate Onyer Bike To Scapafield JW (Cocker)

Compact and masculine red dog, who presents a well balanced and sturdy profile. He has a lovely flow to him. Moving freely and with precise footfall, and an ever wagging tail

3. Mrs & Miss Westwood - Eusanit Ever Fallen Love (NSDTR)

So feminine, liked her size and compact outline. Feminine wedge shaped head, alert and keen, well developed through the body, moving out soundly with the typical springy step.

4. Macbain & Brewer - Am Ch/UKC Ch Fecimus Written In The Stars (Field)

Noble in her bearing, and full of breed type. She never stopped showing, Lovely chiselled head and kind expression. Moving out with positive footfall and at one with her handler

Puppy Gundog Group

Another super group, I am sure many will have a very bright future.

1. Mr Jennings - Afterglow Bambalam With Alibama (Am Cocker)

An exciting prospect, loved his outline when stood, quality in abundance. Masculine and chiselled head, he has super depth and development of forechest, plenty of body under his coat. Hold a slightly sloping topline to a well set on tail. Beautifully presented. Moving around the big ring effortlessly and with lovely drive – Delighted he went all the way to BPIS

2. Mrs Young - Potterzuri Aramis (Labrador)

Well balanced black dog, who shows good strength all through. Nicely proportioned head, with kind dark eye. Well developed through the body. Standing foursquare and on well boned limbs. Shown with a good coat, and otter tail. Moving out soundly whilst holding his outline

3. Westaway & Edmondson - Teisgol Nimue taf (Portuguese Pointer)

Lovely balance and proportions to this bitch, presenting a very shapely silhouette. Well developed body, harmonious angulation, holding a firm topline. Sound on the move

4. Miss Such - Carlyquinn Captain Ross (ESS)

Happy and outgoing dog, who is showing maturity and beautifully presented, he has strength to the body and length of leg, with a kind expression. Moving out with good drive and verve.

Irish Terrier

Puppy (3,1)

The owners are going to have a lot of fun with this pair.

1. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Holbam Celtic Rose (AI)

Just loved her, and so well behaved! At only 7 months old she has a lovely outline. Her silhouette is racy, so very graceful, and feminine all through. Liked her balance and symmetry. Long, lean head, lovely placement of her ears, and such a cheeky expression from her small dark eyes. Chest down to the elbow, holding a firm topline, moderate but strong hindquarters. Moving with precise and driving action – BP & RBOB & Puppy group 4

2. Miss Bradshaw - Holbam Midsummer Sprite (AI)

Litter sister to winner, and lots to commend her. She is a little stronger all through, and not quite the balance as yet, but everything is there to finish well. She has strength but still retains her femininity and racy in appearance. Good length to her head, narrow, with good strength to the foreface. Clean neck of good length, flowing into a firm level topline. Standing on well boned limbs. Had a bit of the devil in her on the move, but showed to be true in her action.

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (1,1)

Open (5,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Atkin - Ch Holbam Celtic Summer ShCM ShCEx

An old favourite of mine, not long to her 7th birthday, and still looking in fine fettle. She has lovely body lines when stood, so racy and shapely. Her head has the flat skull, long and lean, with strength to the foreface. Flowing seamlessly from nose to a well set on tail. Good depth to the brisket, and length of leg. Holds a firm topline, with the correct length of back. Like her hindquarters, there is a moderate bend of stifle, with strong muscular thighs, with plenty of bum behind the tail. Shown with a lovely harsh jacket and super presentation. She has freedom of movement, and true fore and aft - BOB

2. Mrs Bamsey - Holbam Celtic Wizzard JW

Love the mischief of this 4 year old dog, his antics, and he has ‘that look’ which does make me smile. Another quality dog, full of breed type. Masculine head, dark mischievous eyes, and neat ears. He is all in proportion and has a racy outline. He is deep in the ribcage and firm in his topline, with a well set on tail. Would like a fraction more rear angulation. Shown in super coat and condition.

3. Miss Lee - Ivyblue Crinkles

Manchester Terrier

The cold of the arena effected the dogs, both standing and on the move today

Puppy (1,1)

Junior (3,1)

1. Mrs & Miss Sharpe - Rosettia Keepsake

Very elegant and shapely 13 month old bitch. Today feeling the cold so not as settled. She has such a feminine head, with a long flat skull, dark inquisitive eyes, and her ears have started to settle. Clean neck of fair length, Chest is well let down, and holding a correct topline and underline. Nice bend to the hindquarters. Moving out well. Shown with good coat colour and markings.

2. Davies & Brown - Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple

Smart 13 month old dog, he is of a nice overall size and outline. Pleasing wedge shaped head, lovely dark eye, not using his ears today. Well developed through the body, with good depth. Topline showing the correct slight arch over the loin. Hindquarters in good muscle tone and with a nice width of thigh. He was unsettled on the move, which was a shame.

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Davies & Brown - Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple

More settled in this class

2. Mrs Bunning - Ysabelkid Dusty Fog taf

19 month old dog, well grown but showing to be smart in his outline, and beautifully shown by his handler. Pleasing masculine head, with a good length to the skull, dark intelligent eyes, ears needing to settle. Clean through the neck, deep in the brisket, with a well bent stifle. Not settled on the move today. Shown in lovely coat and condition with good markings.

Open (2,0)

1. Davies & Brown - Ch Digelsa Dark Indulgence At Wystry JW

Lovely 4 year old bitch, she has good substance all through yet still retains her elegance. When stood shows to have good proportions and body lines. Her head is long and narrow, and well filled in under the eye, the eyes are a lovely almond shape, dark and mischievous. Her well placed ears give her a keen expression. Her neck has the slight arch adding to the elegance. Well developed in forechest and deep in brisket. Holding a good topline and underline both stood and on the move. Moving out with reach and drive - BOB

2. Mr Boot - Ysabelkid Calamity Jane With Harliboo

19 month old bitch, from a slightly smaller mould and not quite the substance of the winner. Liked her very elegant and feminine profile when stood. She is shapely and compact, with good body proportions. She has a long narrow skull, dark eye, and small ears. Elegant neck, good depth and her topline shows the slight arch over the loin. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Showing drive on the move - RBOB