Northern Dog Club

The Northern Dog Club

Saturday 14th January 2021

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the committee of ‘The Northern Dog Club’ for their kind invitation to judge, and to my efficient steward who kept me on track all day. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for your patience and the pleasure of your lovely dogs

Dalmatian

Junior (3,2)

1. Mrs, Mr & Miss Vockings - Bellehoud Tipple At Portunes (naf)

Most pleasing 16 month old liver spotted bitch with well broken decoration. Presenting a balanced and unexaggerated outline when stood. She has an appealing head, which shows good width to the back skull and proportionate with the foreface. Oval shaped amber eyes, with good pigmentation. Clean neck of good length, chest reaching down to the elbow, holding a firm topline, and her hindquarters have a good width of thigh and sweep of stifle. Moving out with drive

Post Graduate (4,0)

1. Mrs Lamb - Dalpetro Dotty JW

Fell for this 18 month old black spotted bitch. She has such a shapely silhouette on the stack, strong yet elegant. Quality feminine head, with good balance, dark oval eye with good pigmentation, strength to her foreface, and well placed ears to give an intelligent and gentle expression. Good length of neck showing a slight arch, flowing seamlessly into well placed shoulders. She is deep in brisket, with a lovely spring to the ribcage. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Her hindquarters are strong with a good width of thigh and well bent stifle. Once settled, she moved effortlessly, showing reach and drive – BOB & Group2

2. Miss Barrett - Dalamanti Caesars Palace

Impressive outline to this 2 year old black spotted dog, shown in super condition. Thought he had the most handsome head piece, beautifully balanced, with a flat back skull of good width, strength, and length to the muzzle, well placed and used ears, and kind dark oval eyes. Clean neck, nice round bone to the limbs onto tight feet. Well developed through the body. Holding a firm topline with well set on tail. Strong well muscled hindquarters. Positive mover, but not quite the drive and extension of winner, but I think he needed a bigger ring to show his full potential

3. Mrs, Mr & Miss Vockings - Bellehoud Tipple At Portunes (naf)

4. Mrs Noble - Ruebedu Ace Of Spades

Open (3,0)

1. Mrs Noble - Ruebedu Sheik Yerbouti

5 year old black spotted bitch, with well broken decoration. Liked her overall balance, size, and femininity. Such a kind expression from her feminine head. Clean neck, lovely depth to the brisket and well filled in fore chest. Her ribs are nicely sprung and carried well back. Well boned limbs. Today a fraction soft in her topline at times. Lovely rear, with good width to the thigh and bend at the stifle. Moved with a ground covering action

2. Miss Barrett - Dalamanti Hidden Glory

Happy and outgoing 3 year old black spotted bitch, with a balanced profile. A fraction more refined than winner, so very feminine. Pretty head, nicely balanced with a lovely dark eye, and a bit of a chatterbox! Good length of neck, deep in the ribcage holding a firm topline, strong and well muscled hindquarters with a lashing tail. Moved out soundly, not quite the drive today of winner

3. Marley & Libbey - Bellili’s D’amore De Loin ShCM ShCEx

AVNSC Utility

Puppy (1,0)

1. Ms Burnett - Torrikees We Will Rock You (Keeshond)

10 month old male Keeshond, today providing his handler with a bit of a challenge! Well grown boy carrying a profuse coat. Nicely balanced wedge shaped head, with a definite stop, neat erect ears and dark almond shaped eyes. He has good depth to the brisket and is compact in outline. Standing on nicely boned limbs and tight cat feet. Coat of a harsh texture. Moving with a brisk gait when he settled – BP & BOB

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (2,2)

AV Utility

Puppy (13)

1. Mr & Mrs Fairley & Brown - Rossvale Wildest Dream (Shih Tzu)

Lovely 10 month old, gold shih tzu dog, who showed himself off with confidence. Nice to go over, as he is sturdy with plenty of substance under the coat. Most appealing head and expression from his dark round eyes. His body is well developed with good width to the chest and brisket well let down. He stands on well boned limbs. Nice plume to the tail and it is well carried. Moving out with style and purpose

2. Ms Bateman - Heathershine Prada (Standard Poodle)

A real babe at just 7 months old, Standard Poodle bitch. Nicely balanced in her profile, compact with nothing over done. Lovely long head, showing strength yet retaining her femininity and nicely chiselled. Her dark almond eye giving a kind but keen expression. She has good depth to the ribcage with nicely rounded ribs. Well set on and carried tail. She stands on tight well arched toes. Moving out with good drive

3. Miss Nugent - Hiltonprides King Koba (Chow Chow)

Junior (2,0)

1. Mrs, Mr & Miss Vockings - Bellehoud Tipple At Portunes (naf)(Dalmatian)

Repeat, see Dalmatian Junior

2. Miss Gilling - Princess Mulan Of Talocan (Imp Pol) (Tibetan Spaniel)

Pleasing 13 month old Tibetan Spaniel bitch. Feminine head, with slight rounding to the black skull, ears set fairly high, with a lovely dark oval eye. Nicely boned limbs onto a hare foot. Good length to the body, with nicely sprung ribcage. A little unsettled on the move today

Open (9)

1. Mrs Chesterfield - Phareal Heartbreaker Into Burnsett (Lhasa Apso)

Beautifully presented 18 month old Lhasa Apso dog. He looked a picture on the stack, with a lovely head carriage, and firm topline. He has a pleasing masculine head, showing good balance. Good length of neck, flowing into a firm level topline, good depth and length to ribcage. Nicely angulated hindquarters which he put to go use on the move

2. Mrs Metcalfe - Pippalata Overtime Magic (Tibetan Terrier)

Smart 2 year old B&W Tibetan Terrier bitch, who presents a square outline when stood. Feminine and proportionate head, with a strength to the foreface, with a kind eye and well placed ears. Holding a firm topline, with correct level croup, tail well feather and nicely carried. Having free flowing movement. Shown in good coat and condition

3. Ms Young - Clonnysmush My Spartan (French Bulldog)

Veteran (6)

1. Miss Barrett - Dalamanti Ice Ruby ShCM VW (Dalmatian)

Shown in fabulous condition, this 9 year old black spotted dalmatian bitch is a real credit to her owner. Very shapely outline in profile. Feminine and proportionate head, with a kind dark oval eye with good pigmentation. Well developed through the body, with depth to the brisket and a lovely spring of rib. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. In harmony with her handler with a ground covering action BV

2. Ms Mackenzie-Haverson - Browny’s Bodhi Bear At Cheuntao (Chow Chow)

Another super 9 year old, this time a cream Chow Chow dog. He is so keen and alert to his handler. Handsome and masculine head, neat small ears, clean dark eyes, strength to his foreface. He has strength to the body, with well boned limbs and lovely neat cat feet. Shown with a profuse dense coat. Moving soundly, but a little bored by this point in the day!

3. Marley & Libbey - Bellili’s D’amore De Loin ShCM ShCEx (Dalmatian)

Utility Group

1. Mr, Mr Pearce & Francis - Longsdales Wonderful World (Lhasa Apso)

Beautiful gold Lhasa Apso dog, who when stood filled my eye. Thought him just right for size and balance, whilst presenting a shapely silhouette. Under the immaculately presented coat is a sturdy dog, holding a firm level topline. On the move he is positive and true with a typical jaunty action – Delighted to see him go onto BIS

2. Mrs Lamb - Dalpetro Dotty JW (Dalmatian)

A workmanlike bitch, who appreciated the bigger ring to show her lovely driving action whilst retaining her lovely body lines. So typical in outline and sound in her construction

3. Ms Roulston - Kenxtwen Beauty Bluebell (Boston)

Compact 2 year old B&W Boston Terrier bitch. Liked her overall proportions and balance. Pleasing feminine head, with a dark round eye. She has a good length of neck, chest has good depth and with a short back. Well bent stifles, allowing her to move gracefully around the ring

4. Ms Roulston - The Real Deal (Mini Poodle)

Impressive 4 year old red Miniature Poodle dog, upstanding in his demeanour. Masculine and pleasing head of good length, well chiselled and a dark almond eye. Well developed through the body, with a good spring to the ribs. Strong and wide hindquarters enabling him to drive around the ring with style

Utility Puppy Group

1. Fairley & Brown - Rossvale Wildest Dream (Shih Tzu)

Nicely balance for his age, Gold Shih Tzu dog with a lovely head, large dark eyes. Having good bone and substance. Shown in good coat and condition, moving out well

2. Mr, Mr Pearce & Francis - Longsdale’s Remember Me (naf) (German Spitz Klein)

Very alert 9 month old bitch, showing a lovely compact outline, with an attractive wedge shaped head, holding a firm topline. Moved out purposefully with a brisk gait

3. Ms Britton - Hilltoppride Waffle (Chow Chow)

Impressive 7 month old blue Chow Chow. A well balanced youngster with a compact outline. He has good width to the skull, dark clean eyes, well placed small thick ears. Well developed in the body. Having the correct short stride on the move

4. Ms Thomson - Tibbiestars Time Lord (Tibetan Spaniel)

Lovely 7 month old red sable Tibetan Spaniel dog, who put on a good performance. Nicely put together, with a pleasing head, holding a firm topline, nicely boned. Moving out well

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Mrs & Miss Dalgarno - Vencharno Stuck On You

At only 6 months old this dog looked and acted like an old pro. Looking a picture on the stack, so typical in outline and sound in his construction. Happy and outing demeanour which shone through on the move. Nicely balanced head, kind expression from his dark eyes, correct length of ears. Neck of good length flowing seamlessly into well laid shoulders, nicely developed fore chest and depth to the brisket and holding a firm topline. On the move positive and true. Good harsh coat texture. BP & BOB, delighted to hear he won Hound Group 1 and Puppy Hound Group 1 then RBPIS

Open (1,1)

Whippet

Puppy (3,1)

1. Searle & Rawlinson - Reffton Tibalt At Whipsearle (Imp Esp)

Graceful outline to this 9 month old red/white trim dog. Liked his head and expression, with good length and taping nicely, kind oval eye, neat rose ears. Clean neck of good length flowing into pleasing forequarters. Starting to fill in, in front, good depth to the brisket with a good tuck up. Holding a good topline. Moving out cleanly – BP & Puppy Hound Group 2

2. Mr Cannon - Pursenet New Gold

Very raw 6 month old brindle/white trim bitch. She presents a nice overall outline and has all the essentials, just needing to fill her frame and mature all through, as you would expect. Feminine head of good length, dark oval eyes and well placed ears. Holding a good topline and underline. Hindquarters show a good width of thigh. Rather unsettled on the move

Junior (4,1)

1. Mr & Mrs McNally - Ramita’s Lady Of Slumber

Most elegant and curvy 14 month old brindle/white trim bitch. She is shapely and her lines are graceful without any exaggeration. Liked her overall balance, size, and femininity. She has a melting expression from her dark oval eyes, with neat rose ears. Clean neck and nice front assembly. Lovely depth to the brisket, with a good underline and topline. Straight front with a slight spring to the pastern onto well arched toes. Hindquarters are firm with a good bend of stifle. Moving out soundly – BOB & Hound Group 3

2. Searle & Rawlinson - Reffton Tibalt At Whipsearle (Imp Esp)

Repeat Puppy

3. Mr Cannon - Pursenet New Dreams

Post Graduate (4,2)

1. Ms Chator - Ramita’s Belle Of The Ball

14 month old fawn brindle/white, litter sister to winner of Junior and very similar in stature. Very pretty bitch, with a lovely head shape and expression. Good neck running through to a correct topline. Chest is well let down with a curvy underline. Nicely boned limbs and well arched feet. Well bent stifles. Moving with good width behind and true fore and aft

2. Ms Mallinson - Edenqhip Vera

Open (4,2)

1. Rogerson & Dalgarno - Silkridge Ohno Reason

Much to like about this 3 year old Brindle/white trim dog. He is all male and in lovely condition. Liked his overall shape and balance. He has a lovely head and dark expressive eyes. Clean neck of good length, chest is well let down, and with a nice fill in of fore chest. Well boned limbs onto well arched feet. Holding a curvy topline and underline both stood and on the move. His hindquarters show a good width to the thigh and bend of stifle. Today not as tidy in his front action, good behind.

2. Mr Tyson - Starceylon She’s A Mover JW

A most elegant and refined black/white trim 19 month old bitch. From a slightly small mould, but she has a lovely shapely silhouette when stood. Very feminine head, gentle expression and neat fine ears. She has enough bone and substance for her size. Very curvy underline and corresponding topline. Well angulated hindquarters. Though moving out soundly did not seem settled in this noisy hall today

Basenji

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Ms Stratton - Aheme Cinnamon Swirl For Justartee

Refined 2 year old red/white bitch, who was giving her handler a bit of a hard time. Liked her overall size and stature. Having the desired elegance and fine bone. Feminine head, nicely tapering with a slight stop, good wrinkle, dark almond eye with a hint of mischief. Straight front, and enough depth to the brisket. Falling away a little at the croup and tail a little loose. Hindquarters have the desired moderate bend of stifle. Not being very cooperative today on the move

Open (1,0)

1. Mrs Knowles - Ch Bushwacker Dragon Tattoo At Sarawana

Lovely 2 year old red/white bitch full of quality, typical in outline and sound in her construction. She has a compact outline, good length of leg and with fine bone. She has a lovely head, full of breed type, it is well balanced, intelligent dark almond eye, with small well set ears and good wrinkle. Good depth to the brisket and nicely filled in in front. Holding a firm topline with a high set to the tail which has a good curl, with plenty of bum behind. Moving with a ground covering action – BOB & Hound Group 4

Border Terrier

Puppy (2,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Mann - Lynsett The Huntsman

Workmanlike 11 month old grizzle dog, showing to be nicely balanced when stood. He is in the middle of a coat change, but with a good pelt and easily spanned. He has a pleasing head, with a strong muzzle and keen dark eyes. Having good depth, and a nice amount of bone, but nothing is overdone. Holding his outline in profile, just needing to tighten a little more in front – BP & Puppy Group 3

2. Mr & Mrs Mann - Lynsett Miss Molly

Close decision, Litter sister to winner, she is in much better coat, but today preferring the balance and outline of her brother. Most feminine of heads, broad in back skull, good width to the foreface, neat ears, and a dark eye. Straight front and narrow through the body, today at times losing her topline. Moving with good drive from behind, again just needing to tighten in front.

Junior (2,1)

1. Ms Atkinson - Raedwulf Nightfall

Keen and alert 13 month old grizzle dog, liked his balanced and unexaggerated outline when stood. He has a pleasing otter head, with a strong muzzle, well placed ears and dark eyes giving a keen expression. Narrow through the body and easily spanned. Shown in good coat, with a harsh texture. Moving out cleanly - BOB

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Ms Hammersley - Achouffe Fens Stalker

22 month old grizzle dog, who has a little more substance and bone but still retaining narrow lines and being spannable. He has a really appealing head, so expressive, good width to the back skull, well placed ears and dark eye and pigmentation. Holding a firm topline, racy hindquarters. Moved lovely fore and aft, clean and true

2. Ms Atkinson - Raedwulf Daybreak

Another young grizzle dog with much to admire, litter brother to junior winner. He has a pleasing overall outline, easy to span and shown with a good harsh coat texture. Masculine otter head, well balanced and with a good bite. Keen and alert in his expression. Good depth to the brisket and holding a firm topline, with a well set on tail. Moving out well in profile, just a little untidy in front today

Open (1,0)

1. Miss Singh - Goldenmill Illusion At Vandamere

Lovely 3 year old grizzle bitch, who I though might be my winner, but was a little soft in her topline at times which spoilt the overall picture. She has good overall balance and body lines. Lovely feminine head, good width to the back skull, strong muzzle. Clean through the neck, deep in brisket, correct amount of bone onto small feet. Racy hindquarters. Good thick pelt and with a harsh jacket

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Junior (1,0)

1. Mr Mangham - Northstaff Thunderstruck At Durhamstaff

Much to like about this 15 month old bl/br bitch, very smart and she shows strength and balance in her outline. She has a very expressive head, with neat rose ears with good lift, lovely dark round eyes, and well developed in cheek, with nice tight lips. Good width in front with a straight front, well sprung ribs and holding a firm level topline both stood and on the move. Well defined hindquarters. Moving true and freely – BOB & Group 4

Open (1,0)

1. Mr Mangham - Diamondstaff Wee Mac At Durhamstaff

Mature 5 year old bl/wh dog , who looked the picture of strength and masculinity when stood. His head is balanced with good depth and width, nicely pronounced cheek muscles, strength to the foreface and good bite. His dark eye give him a kind and gentle expression but still keen and alert. His body has well sprung ribs with a definite waistline. Well muscled hindquarters, which he used to advantage on the move. Today preferring the overall balance of his young kennel mate

Cairn Terrier

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Mrs Dodds - Droverlaw Follow My Shadow

Pleasing 2 year old dog, with an alert and workmanlike appearance. He has a lovely head and expression, good width to the back skull and good stop with dark intelligent eyes. His good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Nicely boned limbs with a good width to the thigh. Moving showing to be free and powerful – BOB, shame he seemed tired by the group

Fox Terrier (Wire)

Post Graduate (3,1)

2 cracking litter sisters, both super quality

1. Ms Roulston - Brocolitia Clementia At Ivyjewel

Eye catching and full of confidence, so much to admire on this lovely 16 month old bitch. She has good balance of outline when stood, and stands over plenty of ground. Quality head, showing good length and lean all through, well shaped dark mischievous eyes, and neat small ears showing good lift. Clean neck of good length with a slight arch, back short with a firm level topline. Strong hindquarters and short hock to heel. Lovely mover with positive footfall and drive from the rear. Put down in lovely coat and condition – BOB & Terrier Group 2

2. Mrs Griffiths - Brocolitia Aurora

Litter sister to winner and another super bitch, splitting hairs between the two. Unfortunately today she was not playing this ‘showing’ game on the move. She looked a picture on the stack, so shapely and full of breed type. Lovely feminine head, long and lean and typical in her expression. Muscular neck flowing seamlessly into well placed shoulders, good depth to the brisket, firm topline and a good bend of stifle. Beautifully presented. Just providing her handler with a challenge on the move

Open (2,1)

1. Ms Roulston - Kentwone Boston To Ivyjewel

Thought this 20 month old dog very smart and compact in profile, having substance but not overdone in anyway. He has a nicely balance head, good length to the muzzle, long and lean. Dark round eye, with a friendly and keen expression. Standing on well boned limbs and small neat feet. Firm in the topline and deep in the ribcage with a nice spring to the ribs. Well muscled hindquarters, which he used to drive around the ring

West Highland White Terrier

Junior (2,1)

1. Ms Bell - Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa

A real babe at just 6 months old, and coping well with the noisy hall. She is very raw, but everything is in the right for her age. She has a sweet head, with a lovely dark inquisitive eye and small well placed ears. For her age, she is well developed through the body with good depth to the brisket, topline a little soft at present. Moving out true and happy in her demeanour – BP& BOB

Post Graduate (3,2)

1. Ms Bell - Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa

Open (4,3)

1. Ms Bell - Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa

Jack Russell Terrier

Post Graduate (3,2)

1. Ms Morris - Chandlimore Pass The Buck To Mycalleys

Smart and proud white & tan 7 month old dog. Loved his attitude full of fun and mischief. Liked his overall size and balance. Pleasing masculine head, with a flat skull, neat well placed and used ears and dark almond shaped eyes. Clean neck of good length, firm level topline and well set on tail. Nice oval shape to the ribcage and spannable. Would like a fraction more rear angulation. Positive in his footfall when moving. Shown with a good jacket – BOB & BP & Terrier Puppy Group 2

Open (3,2)

1. No name in cat - Kabu Take it To The Max

Happy and outgoing 3 year old white & tan dog. A little more strength all through to him than winner, but with good balance and proportions. Broad flat back skull, strength to the foreface, dark eye and pigmentation. Standing a fraction wide in front, holding a firm topline, nicely boned limbs. Having fun on the move, but showing to be true - RBOB

AVNSC Terrier

Puppy (7,5)

1. Mr & Mrs Smithson - Phoenixscar Mythical Magic (Bull Terrier)

Lovely 7 month old Bull Terrier bitch. Being of a nice size and having the desired substance yet retaining her femininity. Pleasing head, good profile, with length and depth, and well filled in. Strong neck of good length flowing into a firm level topline. Lovely spring to the ribcage and well let down. Standing on strongly boned limbs and well arched feet. When she put her mind to it, moved out well with that typical jaunty stride - BP

2. Rummy & Dooley - Rowanrae Dream Weaver (Sealyham)

Another nice youngster, just not showing herself off to advantage today. When stood she has a pleasing outline and nicely balanced. Feminine head with good width to the back skull, and strength to the foreface. Having a good length of neck, firm topline and deep in brisket. Nicely presented with a coat of hard texture. Moving out true

Junior (3,0)

1. Miss Rafter - Rafscos Annie Get Ya Gun (Kerry Blue)

Smart and upstanding 12 month old bitch, who was showing herself off with confidence. Shapely and compact in her outline. Liked her head shape, long with a strong foreface, dark intelligent eye and neat ears. Body is well developed with the brisket well let down and a nice spring to the rib cage. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Moderate hindquarters, and short hock to heel. Having a powerful stride on the move

2. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Symphoniques At Sarminija (Cesky)

Unlucky to meet winner, 13 month old bitch, who looked a picture on the stack. She has the typical outline with good strength through the body, but retaining her elegance. Liked her head shape, having good length, a kind dark eye and well placed ears. Correct cylindrical shape to the ribcage, strong hindquarters which she put to go use on the move to drive around the ring

3. Rummy & Dooley - Rowanrae Dream Weaver (Sealyham)

Post Graduate (2,2)

Open (5,2)

1. Mrs Bell - Ch Zippor Sleepy Sapphireson At Letara (Sealyham)

Top quality 4 year old Sealyham dog. So typical in outline and sound of construction. Thought him to have lovely body proportions and flow to his outline. Handsome masculine head, of good length, and width to the back skull. Dark eyes alert to all going on around him. Clean neck of good length flowing seamlessly into a firm and well held level topline. Well set on tail, with plenty behind the tail. Strong and muscular hindquarter which he used to drive around the ring. Put down in super coat and condition. BAVNSC & Terrier Group 1

2. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Rimsky Korsakov At Saraminija (Cesky)

One I have judged previously and today he put on a good performance. Liked his overall body shape and size. Masculine all through, with strength to the body. Balanced in his head, forming the blunt triangle, dark eyes and well placed ears. Good length of neck, topline showing the correct rise. Strong hindquarters. Today moving well with his handler to show drive from the rear

3. Mr Pearson - Placido Muscial Mission At Winoski (Cesky)

AV Terrier

Puppy (5)

1. Ms Morris - Chandlimore Pass The Buck To Mycalleys (JRT)

Repeat JRT PG

Junior (5)

1. Ms Atkinson - Raedwulf Daybreak (Border)

Repeat Border PG

2. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Symphoniques At Saraminija (Cesky)

Repeat AVNSC Terrier Junior

Open (4)

1. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Rimsky Korsakov At Saraminija (Cesky)

Repeat AVNSC Terrier Open

2. Ms Atkinson - Raedwulf Daybreak (Border)

Repeat Border PG

3. Mrs Dodds - Droverlaw Follow My Shadow

Veteran(3,0)

1. Mrs Oxbury - Miteymidgets Nations Unite At Jukenblu ShCM (Bedlington)

Such a shapely silhouette to this 8 ½ year old blue bitch. Presenting a balanced picture. Lovely feminine head, nicely filled in dark inquisitive eyes with thin low set ears. Enough depth to the brisket, showing the correct topline and moderate in her hindquarters. Moving out with a lightness to her step - BV

2. Miss Hanes - Ch Janmark Jkay JW ShCM VW (Bedlington)

Another lovely Bedlington, 9 years old and beautifully shown by her young handler. Today felt she was not quite as clean in her outline when stood. Pleasing shape to her head, good depth to the chest, showing the rise over the loin. Good coat texture

3. Lorraine & Thomas - Raieniro Second Time Around ShCM ShCEx VW (Border)

Terrier Group

1. Mrs Bell - Ch Zippor Sleepy Sapphireson At Letera (Sealyham)

Beautiful dog from all angles, and made his presence felt as he never stopped showing. Presents a lovely outline when stood and shows super drive on the move

2. Ms Roulston - Brocolitia Clementia At Ivyjewel (Wire Fox Terrier)

Most taken with this young bitch, full of typical terrier spirit and showed herself off to advantage. She stands over plenty of ground and shapely in outline.

3. Mrs Oxbury - Tunman Full Throttle At Jukenblu (Bedlington)

Nicely balanced 2 year old blue dog, who gives the impression of being graceful and lithe. Masculine head, good length of neck, with a good underline and topline. Moderate hindquarters and short hock to heel. Good linty jacket

4. Mr Mangham - Northstaff Thunderstruck At Durhamstaff (SBT)

Young bitch, who still needs to finish but shows good strength all through. Pleasing head shape, well developed. Good width in front and holds a firm topline. Moving out soundly

Terrier Puppy Group

1. Mr & Mrs Smithson - Phoenixscar Mythical Magic (Bull Terrier)

Loved the strength and overall balance of this bitch. Feminine egg shaped head, well filled in. Strength and depth to the body. A bit of a battle of wills on the move, but the handler won to show her sound and parallel movement

2. Ms Morris - Chandlimore Pass The Buck To Mycalleys (JRT)

Such a fun loving dog, who shows himself of with style. Pleasing outline on the stack and moving out in harmony with his handler

3. Mr & Mrs Mann - Lynsett The Huntsman (Border)

Functional and workmanlike border, lovely masculine head, narrow all through, holding a firm topline, strong yet racy hindquarters

4. Ms Bell - Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa (WHWT)

A real babe only just 6 months, but unfazed, as she strutted around the ring

AVNSC Gundog

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Ms Mowbray - Crumbledor Bella Lestrange (Sussex)

Pleasing 2 year old bitch, who has good body proportions giving a balanced picture. She has the desired strength, and a little more length of leg. Feminine head, with a typical frowning brow, and toning eye colour all giving a kind expression. Strong neck flowing into a firm topline. Moving out cleanly RBOB

Open (2,1)

1. Ms Mowbray - Gainsmill Lilly Luna Potter At Crumbledor (Sussex)

Lovely flowing outline to this 3 year old bitch. She has the desired strength, but is so feminine and breed typical. When stood is very balanced with good body proportions. Appealing head, back skull showing the slight curve, good stop and strong foreface, her low set ears framing her face giving a gentle expression. She has a flow from nose to tail, with a firm topline, well developed fore chest and deep in brisket. Her well boned limbs carrying her with correct footfall – BOB & Gundog Group 4

AV Gundog

Puppy (9)

1. Ms Ritchie - Renascent Bleaberry At Slapestones (Imp USA) (WSS)

Impressive puppy from all angles, as she presented a pleasing silhouette when stood, with each part flowing into the next. Feminine head, with a good eye shape and colour, nicely chiselled with a gentle expression. Nice and clean through the front, good depth and a firm topline. Liked her hindquarters, width to the thigh and good bend of stifle. Moved with drive

2. Ms Ewart - Parlickview Blaze of Glory Over Beaupippin (Golden)

Another lovely puppy, at 10 months old presents a shapely and balanced outline. Such an honest and unexaggerated bitch with so much to like. Her head is so appealing, soft and gentle in her expression. Good length of neck which flows into a firm topline and well set on tail. Lovely depth and ribbing. Having free flowing movement

3. Mr & Mrs Wright - Palton Platino (Golden)

Junior (5)

1. Mrs Bell - Hoaaloha Kealoha (Golden)

Beautiful pale bitch, just out of puppy. Liked her proportions and body ratios, all giving a well balanced profile. Thought her just right for size and balance. Quality head, with the right amount of strength and length, dark soulful eyes. She has a flow from nose to tail. Well developed in fore chest and deep in brisket. Strong and wide quarters. Moved with purpose and drive

2. Ms Ewart - Parlickview Blaze of Glory Over Beaupippin (Golden)

Repeat AV Puppy

3. Ms Atherton - Brevathos Akermoor (GSP)

Open (8)

1. Mrs Palmer - Cassom Sun Dreaming Over Colmeir (cocker)

Compact and cobby 3 year old o/r dog, quite endearing with his naughty antics! He shows strength all through. Masculine head, a fraction stronger but with a lovely gentle expression. Strong neck flowing to a firm and level topline. Good depth to the brisket. When settled he showed he could move true and with drive

2. Ms Atherton - Brevathos Akermoor (GSP)

12 month old GSP bitch, think she was getting cold and tired at this time of day as she was tending to roach her topline and not settle. Feminine head, with balanced proportions, good length of neck, still to drop a little more in brisket. Moderate in her angulation. Moved OK once settled, good texture to the coat

Veteran (3)

1. Mrs Smith - Flyenpyg Snout Like It (Lab)

No one has told this bitch that she will be 9 years old soon, so full of bean and the joys of life. Lots to admire on this yellow bitch, she stand foursquare and cuts a lovely outline. She is workmanlike and functional, nothing exaggerated. Liked her proportions and body ratios. Feminine head, with a keen and gentle expression, strong neck, firm topline, good spring to the ribcage and strong muscular hindquarters. Moving out with ease and drive

2. Emmerson & Baker - Beaupippin Dusky Lilac VW (Golden)

Another lovely veteran, a real credit to her handler, and looking a picture of health and vitality at 8 years of age. When stood she has a beautiful silhouette, so balanced and harmonious in her proportions. Feminine head, dark eye giving a gentle expression, Good length of neck, well developed fore chest and deep in the ribcage. Super firm and level topline, wide quarters. At one with her handler on the move

3. Mr & Mrs Taylor - Stormford Honeysuckle ShCM (Golden)

Gundog Group

1. Mr & Mrs Mann - Sh Ch Elfrindrew Endrick To Valger (GSP)

Super 3 year old GSP male. Eye catching for his balance, standing fore square and over plenty of ground. He is of a pleasing size, having good substance but not overdone, masculine and in lovely muscle tone. Flowing from his clean cut head, along a slightly arched neck, to his short firm back. Brisket deep, with ribs carried well back. Strong hindquarters with a good width to the thigh and bend of stifle. Moved out with purpose, with a ground covering action

2. Maskell & Rayner - Enjager Harmony With Brownbank JW (Weim)

Full of quality 17 month old bitch, who looked a picture on the stack, and harmonious in her proportions. Lovely feminine head, with the typical aristocrat look. Clean neck of good length, well developed fore chest and deep in brisket. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Wide strong quarters which she used to drive around the ring

3. Ms Morris - Churchill Moser Dog At Mycalleys (Imp CZE) (Am Cocker)

 4 year old buff dog, presented to perfection and showing a impressive outline. Masculine head, with a nicely rounded back skull, well defined stop, and plushness to the foreface. His body is well developed with a good spring to the ribcage and strong loin. His topline shows the slight slope to a well set on tail. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved with enthusiasm and pizzazz

4. Ms Mowbray - Gainsmill Lilly Luna Potter At Crumbledor (sussex)

Lovely bitch, who has strength but is so feminine. So typical in her frowning expression, well developed through the body with a good firm topline. Well boned limbs and moved with positive footfall

Gundog Puppy Group

1. Ms Ritchie - Renascent Bleaberry At Slapestones (Imp USA) (WSS)

Very smart 11 month old WSS bitch, who has lovely body lines when stood. Typical welshie head, with dark kind eyes. Good length of neck flowing into her firm topline. Strong hindquarters with a good width of thigh. Moving with reach and drive

2. Mrs Smith - Flyenpyg Amy Swinehouse (Lab)

Beautifully proportioned 6 month old black Labrador bitch, built from a smaller mould but so well balanced. Feminine head, with good width to the back skull, dark intelligent eyes and well placed and used ears. Strong neck, firm topline with the brisket down to the elbow. Shown in good coat and moving so positively for one so young

3. Mrs Bell - Hoaaloha Ahyoka (Golden)

Most appealing 11 month old pale Golden Retriever bitch. Liked her body proportions, and overall balance. Such a pretty head and appealing expression. Good length of neck, flowing into a firm topline. Well developed through the body. Standing on nicely boned limbs. Happy on the move

4. Ms Morris - Norraysha’s Madam Cholet At Mycalleys (Am Cocker)

At just 6 months and a day, this Buff bitch showed herself off with style. Pleasing head with a well developed skull, good stop and plushness to the foreface. Her long neck flowing into a well held topline, enough depth and spring of rib for her age. Bouncy but true on the move