City Of Birmingham Canine Association

Gundog Special Beginners Group

1st : 6893 BLACKBURN, Mrs Claire & BLACKBURN, Mr Jonathan Suelynda Let Me Be The One

Clumber Spaniel dog who projects an impressive outline, strong broad head well developed muzzle, dark eyes, large ears. Thick neck, shoulders strong and well positioned, deep in chest. Shoulders well positioned, straight well boned legs and large round feet. Firm in topline, tail well set and carried. Moved out positively in profile and really drove off well let down hocks. Silky coated pre ted to advantage.

2nd : 6007 RIDGWAY, Mrs Tracey Zoldmali Hunter Saman (Imp) - HUNGARIAN WIREHAIRED VIZSLA - Dog

One I judged recently, a dog who is at his best moving with a free positive gait and who covers the ground easily. Masculine head of pleasing shape and good eye colour, a little too broad in skull. Moderate in his angulation, well boned legs and excellent feet, firm in body and topline. Has a correct wire coat of pleasing texture. 

3rd : 6925 BROTHWELL, Mrs D Wissant Uptown Girl - SPANIEL (COCKER) - Bitch

Blue roan bitch of pleasing size and balance. Head is of excellent shape, low set ears and a typical expression. Has a pleasing front, shoulders well positioned, straight forelegs, well boned and excellent feet. Her body is compact and in firm condition, level topline and tail well set and carried. Moved positively out and back and carries herself well in profile. 

4th : 6433 HOLLINGDALE, Mrs E A Tikkidui Life Is But A Dream - RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)

Really appealing head well moulded, dark eyes of correct shape. Pleasing front, bone and feet. Body has good depth, could be a little firmer in topline, tail well set and carried. Moved out positively in all directions and shown in good bloom. 

Hound Special Beginners Group

1st : 2309 STRAUJA, Miss Monika & PRICE, Mr Henry Chioke For Zeri By Ridgelove - RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK - Dog

Only a puppy but well balanced, upstanding and obviously masculine. Head of pleasing shape, dark eyes of good shape. Strong neck, excellent forehand, strong bone and neat, well arched feet. Body has good depth, firm topline, tail well set and carried. Muscular quarters, stifles well bent and driving off well let down hocks. Free and active mover shown in the best of condition. 

2nd : 1423 BELLRINGER, Mrs S Pramya Keep Your Eyes On Me (imp Fin) JW - AFGHAN HOUND - Bitch

Well proportioned bitch of pleasing size. Skull of good length, dark eyes. Strong neck of good length, shoulders long and sloping. Well muscled body, broad compact loin. Strong hindquarters, stifles well turned. Long coat of pleasing texture, well presented, moved out positively. 

3rd : 1514 STRATTON, Mrs J W Justartee This Is Me - BASENJI - Bitch

Basenji bitch, high on leg and fine,y boned. Pleasing head shape, dark almond shaped eyes, small pointed ears of fine texture. Strong neck, short body, ribs well sprung, strong and muscular rear. Moved out with a long tireless action.

4th : 1907 WILKINSON & WAKEHAM, Miss & Mr Carrie & Andrew Wakywilks Celestial - DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED) - Bitch

Only a minor puppy but holding a good outline bojth standing and moving, appealing head with oval shaped eyes. Excellent forechest and front, standing on good feet. Firm in body, level topline, tail well set and carried and very positive on the move.