Boston & District Canine Society

Boston DCS General Championship Show

6th July 2024

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

This was my first real entry of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the appointment, not just for having my hands on some good dogs, but the lovely ambiance created by the friendly and happy exhibitors, fairly took me back in time.

I was looking for that well-proportioned, powerful, workman like dog, with a distinct, harsh oily double coat, with the potential to do a hard days work. A few of the bitches were carrying a little too much weight..

Dogs

MPD (1) 

1st Jackson’s Oakmarsh Locksley Really promising seven month old dog puppy, very nice bodily proportions and correct for his age, well balanced head, with a bright clear eye with small well set ears. Tapering neck into well laid shoulder and nice return of upper arm, placing his legs well under body, straight front, round tight feet, level topline, slight tuck-up, nice turn of stifle with moderate height of hock, which he uses well on the move with good strong driving movement. 

PD (2)

1st Mahon-Hunns & Middleton & Haskin’s Susqudilla Bergelle Big Apple (Imp USA) very finished and mature dog puppy, with lots of bone and substance, he certainly gives the appearance of being strong and muscular. Dense double coat with wave over his neck and back. He has a very Broad round skull with a corresponding balanced pointed muzzle. Strong well set neck into well laid shoulder, deep body with well sprung ribs, strong loin, well turned stifle, good driving action. Best Puppy. 2nd Playle & Thomas’ Riptide Gentlemen’s Relish Liked his general type, but needs a bit more time to come together and finish, he was not settled today in the ring, I like his head, with a good song muzzle, moderate stop and good skull, strong neck, good depth of ribcage, and nice bone, felt the set of his rear quarters not as good as 1 but this may improve with time and when he muscles up.

Junior Dog (2)

1st Mahon-Hunns & Middleton & Haskin’s Susqudilla Bergelle Big Apple (Imp USA), repeat from PD. 2nd Jackson’s Oakmarsh Locksley Repeat from MP.

LD (1)

1st Hays’ Tideflight Floki a big masculine dog who certainly gives the appearance of being an active working dog, he has excellent muscular development, dense coat of harsh texture with a nice wave from neck to croup, broad round skull with small well set ears, moderate stop, well laid shoulder, straight front, well boned, good spring of rib, level topline, well bent rifle with excellent first and second thighs and good strong hocks, thick base to tail, he has excellent smooth movement, with broad driving parallel hocks.

OD (1)

1st Mahon & Hunns & Newton’s Sh Ch Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW what a lovely balanced dog, who has masculinity without being over done in any way, just love his temperament, he is relaxed and gently wags his tail, and looks at ease, most lovely head, with good balance between skull and muzzle, and a moderate stop, clear wide set eye, strong neck set into well laid shoulder, correct bone, nice tight feet, correct length of body with good spring of ribs and nice strong short loin strong topline, nice bend of stifle,He’s got that very oily texture and harshness and the coat is very dense. He moves very smoothy with forward driving action. BD BOB.

SpBD (1)

1st Jackson’s Oakmarsh Locksley repeat MP

Bitches

MP (3-1)

1st Watts’ Oakmarsh Little Acorn two very nice yong bitches, at the moment I prefer the head of 1 who has a slightly stronger muzzle, and better balance with the skull, feminine outline, nice lay of shoulder, good bone, tight feet, correct body for age, nice turn of stifle and strong hocks, good dense coat, moves with no restriction. 2nd Watts & Mellersh-Tett & Mellersh-Tett’s Oakmarsh Land of Promise feminine outline, good lay of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm, correct bone, straight front, ribbed back, well bent stifle and correct length of rear pastern, moved with good ease of stride.

PB (3)

1st Watts’ Oakmarsh Little Acorn. Repeat MP2nd Watts, Mellersh-Tett & Mellersh-Tett’s Oakmarsh Land of Promise Repeat MP 3rd Corcoran & Jones’s Oakmarsh Kingsley Adsila

JB (4)

1st Watts’ Oakmarsh Little Acorn. Repeat MP 2nd Watts, Mellersh-Tett & Mellersh-Tett’s Oakmarsh Land of Promise Repeat MP 3rd Mayhew & Middleton’s Arnac Bay Jellicoe. 4th Corcoran & Jones’s Oakmarsh Kingsley Adsila

LB (2)

1st Turner’s Oakmarsh Haunting Melody (AI) Just loved this bitches temperament, she is confident and calm, and has the most loveliest of heads, she has a strong skull and muzzle, there is a real femininity in her head, bright, clear, kind eye. Strong moderate neck, I liked her bodily proportions, good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm, nice bone, slightly sloping pastern, tight feet, good spring and depth of rib, she is carrying a little too much weight, adequate turn of stifle, good strong tail, moves freely. 2nd Capps’ Oakmarsh Indian Dream Maker very much liked her head and expression, nice neck, upright in shoulder placement which affects her movement, correct bone, good spring of rib. Double coat.

O (2)

1st Mayhew & Middleton’s Sh Ch/Nl CH/Int CH Arnac Bay Hebe WGC ShCEx EW22. A really nicely made bitch who has extent balance, bone and substance although watch her weight, nice head with as strong skull and Moderate stop, strong well set tapering neck, correct angulation front and rear nice strong top line, deep well sprung rib, and strong loin, she moves very truly front and rear, has a good dense double coat. Best Bitch. 2nd Watts’ Oakmarsh Freedom SGWC not in her best jacket today although good texture, not quiet at one with her handler, but she move extremely well with him, and has good free flowing movement and is true infant and behind. A sweet head with a nice eye and expression, strong neck, straight front, good spring and length of rib, correct turn of stifle.

V (2-1)

1st Point’s Sh Ch Oakmarsh Dancing Diva really liked this seven year old bitch who has really nice breed type and excellent dense harsh coat with a good oily texture to it. She is nicely balanced, pleasing head with a good strong skull and correct set of ear, liked her expression and her happy affectionate nature, strong neck, well laid shoulder and return of upper arm, good bone, slight slope of pastern, short back, good spring and depth of rib, with correct ratio to length leg, strong loin with a slight tuck up, correct quarters, with good depth of thigh, she moved very nicely Res Best Bitch Best Vet

SpB (1)

Turner’s Oakmarsh Haunting Melody (AI) Best SpB. Repeat LB. Pleased to see her go 4th in the Special Beginner group.

Penny Gowland

Judge