Leeds City & District Canine Association

  Leeds Championship Show

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Saturday 27th July 2024

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation for me to judge this delightful breed for the first time with CC’s. I have to say it is a very enjoyable breed to judge, with lovely dogs and exhibitors. Great to see and hear the camaraderie around the ring for all classes and down the line. Sorry we had a rather unhelpful ring, so moving was not as easy as it could have been, but hopefully we made the best of it. I certainly had a lovely day, congratulations on the new male champion, how wonderful for the owners, and to the BOB being shortlisted in a lovely group.

Class 1401 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3834 HEATON, Mr Stephan Whenova Chinnock

11 month old dog, who is coming together nicely. Liked his overall stamp, and size. Typical head shape, with high set ears, and good strength to the foreface. Strong neck, enough depth for his age. Well boned limbs. Still a little raw in his movement at present, but in lovely muscle tone, showing parallel movement behind a fraction lose in front. – BPD

Class 1402 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3834 HEATON, Mr Stephan Whenova Chinnock

Repeat PD

2nd: 3847 SMITH, Mrs Karen Tollisty Raudr

16 month old dog, who has a little more range to his outline, so looked a little leggy today. Pleasing head shape, showing the slight wedge, and width to the back skull giving a kind expression. Strong neck of good length cleanly flowing into a firm well held topline. Enough depth and ribbing. Tending to carry his tail well over the back. Moved out cleanly and with the typical springy strides.

Class 1403 PGD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3810 ADSHEAD, Ms Andrea & ADSHEAD, Miss Alexandra Afonbach River Guardian

Smart 3 year old dog, with a typical outline and giving a shapely silhouette when stood. Scores in head, good width to the back skull, moderate stop, well placed ears and lovely dark almond shaped eyes with strength to the foreface, such a kind expression. Moderate neck, firm topline, enough depth, strong wide quarters. Came alive on the move, clean and sound in his action whilst holding a lovely outline. Would like a little more confidence when being gone over. Well presented in good double coat

2nd: 3813 BRAND, Miss Nicola Caroline Coedhelyg Jingle All The Way

3 year old dog, from a slightly smaller mould than winner, with good overall balance and proportions. Wedge shaped head, dark eye with a keen and alert expression, attentive to his handler. Good length of neck, well developed in forechest with good depth. Not quite as firm in his topline today. Moderate rear angulation, low set hocks. Moved out cleanly fore and aft. Good double coat.

3rd: 3815 BURGESS, Mrs L & BURGESS, Miss Sarah & BURGESS Redmanhey's Comte De La Fere

Res: 3847 SMITH, Mrs Karen Tollisty Raudr

VHC: 3841 SEWELL, Mrs D Littleclose Father And Son To Breakerswell

Class 1404 LD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3850 STREVENS, Miss H Tollisty You Can't Decline

Lots to like on the darker red dog who is coming up 3 years of age. He has a lovely flow to his outline. He is solid and masculine but in no way overdone, being of a nice size and with good overall proportions. Liked his head, clean cut, with the right amount of strength to the backsull, well placed ears, and toning almond eyes giving an adoring expression. Clean and straight forelegs of good bone onto tight feet. Well developed forechest and depth to the brisket. Held a firm topline both stood and moving. Good hindquarters, with a nice bend to the stifle. Moved with reach and drive. One I considered for the top awards.

2nd: 3820 ELKIN, Miss M L Tollelkin Dream Harbour JW

Upstanding and proud 3 year old dog, close up to winner as there is much to like. Loved his raring to go attitude, and very focused on his handler. Pleasing wedge shaped head, correct set to the ears, inquisitive almond eyes. Strong, clean neck, good depth to the brisket, and well developed through the body. Standing on well boned limbs and tight feet. Strong hindquarters which he put to effective use to drive around the ring, tending to move a fraction wider in front today. Beautifully present coat and in firm condition.

3rd: 3831 GOUGH, Mrs Elizabeth & GOUGH, Mr Edward Cretshengan Kitchi Lake (a.i.)

Res: 3843 SEWELL, Mrs D Clegane Inferno To Breakerswell

VHC: 3841 SEWELL, Mrs D Littleclose Father And Son To Breakerswell

Class 1405 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0 – super class of lovely dogs, would have liked more CC’s to award!

1st: 3808 ADSHEAD, Ms Andrea & ADSHEAD, Miss Alexandra Afonbach Winter Is Coming JW

Found this 6 year old dog to be so well balanced and an honest sort. Nothing flashy, just nicely put together, sound and functional. He is of a medium size, with the right amount of substance. His head is masculine, showing the desired slight wedge shape, with toning almond eyes, well placed high set ears all giving him a kind but alert expression. Correct medium length of neck, which flowed seamlessly into a firm and well held topline. Good spring to the ribcage and a short strong loin. Strong and muscular hindquarters, showing a good bend to the stifle and low set hocks. He has a lovely lightness to his action on the move, true and clean. Shown with a double coat and in super condition. Delighted to award him the DCC & BOS, congratulations, I understand that this was his 3rd CC, well done on your new champion.

2nd: 3827 FIELDER, Mr P G & Mrs J Sh Ch Schindow Junior Cowboy With Cretshengan

Lovely outline on this 7 year old dog when stacked, liked his overall size, shape and masculinity. So attentive to his handler, who together made a lovely partnership to show to advantage. He has a nice flow from nose to tail. He has a masculine and correctly shaped head, clean cut with a moderate stop, would prefer a better ear carriage, lovely toning almond eye giving a gentle expression. Strong neck of good length, flowing nicely into a firm level topline. Well developed in brisket and forechest, with the ribs carried well back. Good width to the thighs and short hock to heel. Loved him on the move, as he showed a typical jaunty stride, clean in his action, whilst holding his outline. Well presented - RDCC

3rd: 3819 ELKIN, Miss M L Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano Sgwc Shcex

Res: 3812 BARKER, Mrs P Sh Ch Eusanit Silvr Dream Machine

VHC: 3856 WARDROPE, Ms Carole Alter Ego Rusty Fox

Class 1406 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3848 STREVENS, Miss H Sh Ch Erikachen Conaire At Tollisty JW Sh.CM ShCEx

Wow, what a dog, hard to comprehend that this boy will be 10 years old in a couple of months, he is a real credit to the owner. To be able to compete at top level, as he was in the mix for the main awards today. Lovely overall balance and size, all male with the right amount of substance and bone. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck flowing into a firm well held topline. Brisket down to the elbow with the ribs well sprung. Showing a good bend to the stifle and width to the thighs. A lovely side gait, holding the correct outline, just a fraction close behind today. Presented in a lovely rich red coat and firm condition. BVIB

Class 1407 SBD/B (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3831 GOUGH, Mrs Elizabeth & GOUGH, Mr Edward Cretshengan Kitchi Lake (a.i.)

Nicely balanced 3 year old dog, who was placed 3rd in the limit dog class. Gives the impression of a workmanlike dog who wants to please. Liked his overall size and proportions. Pleasing masculine head, with a keen and alert expression. Good depth to the chest and spring of ribs holding a firm topline. Using his hindquarters to advantage to drive around the ring. Best Special Beginners, delighted to hear they won Group 3 – congratulations delighted for you

2nd: 3859 WARREN, Miss E V Afonbach Dreamfyre At Shorrocks JW

A pleasing bitch, close up to winner, liked this bitch who has just turned 2 for her compact outline and overall size. Pleasing head shape, correct shape to the eye and high set ears, loved her alert demeanour and rapport with her handler. Good length of neck, firm in topline, nicely angulated fore and aft, with low set hocks. Jaunty action on the move, just not as clean in her front action today.

3rd: 3860 WILLIAMS, Mrs Gaynor Rivermaster's Tinkerbell

Res: 3839 PEAT, Ms C & FOX, Mr Daniel Tollisty Ginger Chai

Class 1408 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3855 TESTER, Miss Rachel Gingafing Best Of You

Rather taken with this 11 month old bitch, she is nicely balanced when stood, and is keen and alert to her handler, so showing herself off to advantage. Liked her overall size and stamp, nothing is overdone and everything in the right place for her age. Her feminine head displays the correct wedge shape with good width to the back skull, well placed ears and a toning eye. Good length of neck, to a firm topline, enough depth for her age. She stands on well bone limbs and tight feet. Still needing to tighten a little more on the move, but using her well feathered tail, and a good head carriage. BPB & BPIB

2nd: 3860 WILLIAMS, Mrs Gaynor Rivermaster's Tinkerbell

Giving a lot away today, as this 9 month old bitch is a little raw compared with the winner, but time is on her side. She is of a nice general size and shape, with a nice flow to her topline. She has a good wedge shape to the head, but her ears need to settle. Good length of neck, OK for depth for her age, just needing time to body and mature.

3rd: 3830 GOLDING, Mrs Helen Whenova Pampero

Class 1409 JB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3844 SEWELL, Mrs D Littleclose From Me To You At Breakerswell

16 month old paler bitch, who is maturing along the right lines but still needs time. She has all the basics there, being of a nice size and has the right amount of substance. A little exuberant at times. Pleasing head of the correct proportions, focused on her handler with a keen expression. Holding a firm topline, with good depth. Well angulated hindquarters with a good width of thigh. Once settled showed to move with drive. A little out of coat at present

2nd: 3860 WILLIAMS, Mrs Gaynor Rivermaster's Tinkerbell

Repeat Puppy Bitch

3rd: 3830 GOLDING, Mrs Helen Whenova Pampero

Res: 3839 PEAT, Ms C & FOX, Mr Daniel Tollisty Ginger Chai

Class 1410 PGB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3809 ADSHEAD, Ms Andrea & ADSHEAD, Miss Alexandra Afonbach Syrax JW

Most appealing bitch, just turned 2 years of age, and looked a picture when stood. She is typical and full of breed type. Pleasing feminine head, backskull of good width and slightly rounded, nice amount of strength to the foreface, her eyes are well toning with the coat colour and is so appealing. Good length of neck, firm level topline held at all times, with a good set on of tail. Ribs are nicely sprung and balanced angulation front and back. Showed herself off to advantage on the move, with good reach and drive. Well presented in good coat and handled sympathetically - RBCC

2nd: 3821 ELKIN, Miss M L Tollelkin Dream Dancer JW

This 3 year old bitch takes the statement from the breed standard quite literally ‘jumps and plays’, she certainly enjoys her time in the ring! When settled, she presents a pleasing and shapely outline. Having a nice flow from nose to tail. Her head has the desire wedge shape, with high set ears, and tapering nicely, very keen and attentive. Holding a firm topline, with good depth, a fraction longer than winner, well angulated hindquarters. Moving out well with plenty of drive

3rd: 3859 WARREN, Miss E V Afonbach Dreamfyre At Shorrocks JW

Res: 3845 SMITH, Mrs Karen Tollisty Couldn't Careless

VHC: 3811 ANDREWS, Miss Jessica Tollelkin Dream Spring At Jemmatee

Class 1411 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3835 MORSE, Miss Alyson Eusanit Celtic Sea At Sinsircariad

Pleasing outline on this 4 year old bitch, thought she was of an nice size and is sound in her construction. She is moderate all through with nothing overdone, but with plenty of bone and substance. Liked her head, shows good width to the back skull and well placed ears, toning almond shaped eye all giving a kind and thoughtful expression. Good length of neck flowing into a firm and level topline. Ribs are well sprung and carried back to a short loin. Good width to the hindquarters. Moving out with reach and drive in profile, a fraction closer behind today. Straight coat and well feathered tail

2nd: 3857 WARDROPE, Ms Carole Goldstar Struttin' Her Daisy Dukes

3 year old bitch, liked her for her size and balance. Well shaped head, with a nice width to the back skull, moderate stop and toning almond shaped eye. She is keen and alert in her expression. Good length of neck, not quite the depth and ribbing of winner. Stands on well boned limbs, and tight feet. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. She has width to the thighs and low set hocks. Moved out cleanly

3rd: 3853 TESTER, Miss Rachel Gingafing Forget Me Not

Res: 3829 GOLDING, Mrs Helen Kymin Va Va Voom Avec Whenova

VHC: 3842 SEWELL, Mrs D Breakerswell Clearwater

Class 1412 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3849 STREVENS, Miss H Sh Ch Tollelkin Caife Gaelach At Tollisty

Very smart 5 year old bitch, who caught my eye, her body lines are graceful but workmanlike. She is of a medium size, with substance, but nothing is over done, all in moderation and functional. Her head is clean cut, with the desire slight wedge shape, moderate stop, clean well fitting lips, dark almond shaped eye, her expression is kind and intelligent. Balanced angulation fore and aft, giving a good development of forechest, with a lovely spring to the ribcage, firm level topline with a strong short loin. Her hindquarters are wide at the thigh with a good bend of stifle. Presented in a lovely straight coat, well feathered tail, and in super condition. She is a free and positive mover, with a correct head and tail carriage. Delighted to award her BCC & BOB, watching her later get shortlisted in a lovely group

2nd: 3846 SMITH, Mrs Karen Sh Ch Tivalake Anything Goes At Tollisty JW

Well balanced body lines on this 6 year old bitch, built on a smaller frame than winner, she is full of quality, just not showing herself off as well as winner today. Such a feminine head, wedge shaped, nicely tapering with a lovely toning almond eye, giving her a gentle expression. Good length of neck, straight forelegs onto tight feet. Brisket is down to the elbow, and the ribs have a nice spring. She holds a firm and level topline both stood and on the move. Presented in rich red coat. Moved cleanly fore and aft

3rd: 3838 PASHLEY, Miss S Wakaduze Wah Pen Dah Ska

Class 1413 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3836 NEWSON, Ms D & NEWSON, Miss T Sh Ch Tivalake More Than Wishes

Just loved the exuberance and zest for life this 10 year old bitch has, no one has told her she is 10 years not 10 months! So light and spritely in her demeanour. Her coat is a little thicker, which can make her look a little heavier, but with hands on, she is still fit and shapely. Balanced and feminine head, well proportioned, and gently tapering, those dark almond eyes still hold a hint of mischief. Strong neck, firm topline, lovely depth and ribbing. Harmonious in her angulation. Moved with a spring in her step – BVB.

2nd: 3852 TESTER, Miss Rachel Gingafing Careless Whisper

7 year old bitch, also looking in fine fettle, she is of a lovely size and has the right amount of substance. Her outline is flowing giving a shapely silhouette. Feminine head, with a kind eye, but today preferring the expression of winner. Strong neck, good depth to the chest and standing on well boned limbs. Well developed through the body, with a well sprung ribs which are carried well back. Wide and muscular hindquarters. Shown with a rich red double jacket

3rd: 3822 FIELDER, Mr P G & Mrs J Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Eusanit Best Of The Bunch At Cretsh