Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society

Ashfield & Notts Canine Society

08/06/2024

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge and their kind hospitality, also huge thanks must got to my hard working stewards who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently

I had a lovely entry of dogs today which gave me some difficult decisions but I can only judge how a dog looks and moves on the day and on another day results could be different that’s how close some choices were

Golden Retriever

Puppy (4, 1abs)

1st James Tsaramont Oh So Starstruck (AI) Beautifully balanced 8 month bitch showing lots of promise. She has the sweetest of heads with lovely pigmentation and a soft eye. Her leg to body ratio is excellent, well angulated fore and aft with plenty of rib. On the move she was so clean and steady covering the ground well BP Delighted to hear she took Puppy Group 2

2nd Hills Drumkilty One Night Stand for Sandaula. Delicious baby with bags of character, very pretty with a really bubbly personality. She is nicely made with good bone and feet. She did settle on the move after a little play

3rd Denham-Hortons Foxlaws Harmony

Junior (3, 1abs)

1st Rileys Jasrolyn Doe Ray Me among Wylloh Pale gold bitch with a balanced head and soft eye, good width to skull and tidy ears. She has a clean neck which flows into a laid back shoulder and strong topline, Plenty of rib and a firm coupling led to broad stifles which she put to good use on the move showing a lovely profile movement. I heard after this was the win she needed for her JW congratulations

2nd Stanilands Bermary Sweet Child of Mine When this breed blows its coat they really blow it and this girl had done so in style but lack of coat does not detract from her make and shape. Sweet head with a gentle eye and well set ears. She has a firm topline and strong, broad stifles. A touch wider in front than my winner on the move today.

PGrad (7, 1abs)

1st Rileys Jasrolyn Doe Ray Me among Wylloh (repeat)

2nd Taylor & Tennis Strettonhill’s Daffodil Another who had decided to leave her coat at home but again the lack of coat means nothing is hidden. She has a lovely shape with good length of rib and strong coupling, her head is very feminine with a good length to the muzzle and well shaped eye. Clean and true on the move

3rd Munros All Been Ready Teddy JW

Limit (5, 2abs)

1st Booths Rocamoka Wind Dreamer at Alihelnix Mature bitch in lovely condition. She has a balanced head with a lovely gentle expression. Strong through the neck and shoulder with plenty of depth of rib. She has good bone and feet and a lovely width of stifle. On the move she was steady and true covering plenty of ground. RBOB

2nd Rileys Jasrolyn Doe Ray Me among Wylloh (repeat)

3rd Taylor & Tennis Strettonhill’s Daffodil (repeat)

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Laylands Applecote Love In Disguise JW Mature girl with a pretty feminine head and dark pigment, She has a super neck flowing into excellent front assembly with deep well sprung ribs under a firm level topline and correct tailset. Lovely hindquarters with good width through the stifle which gave pleasing, ground covering movement clean and true BOB

2nd McCullochs Princess Cora of Zarkandar Well presented girl with a pleasing head and expression, good length of neck leading to firm topline. She is very deep in rib and not quite as balanced in leg length for me. She has a well made rear but did not settle on the move today.

Flatcoated Retriever

Junior (2)

Two very similar bitches, this was one of those close decisions

1st Paceys Satinbaze Tea For Two with Shelkaru 14 month bitch who is very elegant for one so young. She has a beautifully moulded head with a well shaped eye, tidy ear and clean neck. She has a laid back shoulder and lovely return of upperarm. She is deep in rib with a firm topline, broad stifles and well let down hocks. Put down in gleaming condition with a strong, ground covering movement.

2nd Hedges Satinbaze Tranquil Sea Another one with lots to like about her. Tidy, workmanlike outline with balanced angulation throughout. She has a good length of muzzle and correct stop. Strong front with plenty of forechest and shining coat. She was not as finished overall and 1st and was a little bit erratic on the move today.

Open (1)

1st Hedges Satinbaze Cirque Du Lumiere (AI) Fully mature bitch with a lovely make and shape. She has a well moulded head with a nicely shaped eye and tidy ear. Pleasing reach of neck with a good layback of shoulder. Plenty of depth and spring of rib giving good heartroom. She has a lovely action on the move, really covering the ground without any effort. BOB

Pointer

Puppy (4, 1abs)

1st Harrisons Millpoint Watson 8 month b/w dog with a lovely typy outline. He has a classic head with a dark eye and good length of muzzle, just the right amount of stop and good width of skull. He has a clean neck and lovely fill in front. He really didn’t have his mind on the job when it came to moving but I saw enough to award him the class.

2nd Truemans Millpoint Bamburgh Boy. More immature youngster of the correct size who shows promise. He has a balanced head with correct stop and bright, keen eye. He has balanced angulation and good quarters, just needs to develop in body. Another who needs to settle on the move.

3rd Westaway & Eldridges Bradgate Truly Yours

Junior (2)

1st Bells Brent Deville’s Advocate at Owlspoint (AI) 16 month dog of correct size and substance. He has a gentle head with a defined stop and good width of skull. Ears are well set and of the correct size and shape. Strong through the neck and front with a good layback of shoulder, he has plenty of rib under a firm topline leading to a strong coupling. Well muscled stifles gave plenty of drive, he was a joy to watch on the move with a powerful, ground covering action RBOB

2nd Harrisons Millpoint Winchester Balanced 8 month dog with a masculine head, good length of foreface and defined stop, he just needs a touch more width in skull which I’m sure will come with time. He has a lovely curvy outline with pleasing angulation and firm, slightly sloping topline. Clean limbed with tight feet and when he co-operated with his handler he showed great reach and a lovely profile action which won him BP

PGrad (4)

1st Bells Brent Deville’s Advocate at Owlspoint (AI) (repeat)

2nd Collins Collholme Angelique Correctly sized o/w bitch who is so feminine. She has a pretty, balanced head with a kind expression and well set ear. She has a good front with depth of rib and a firm topline on the stand. Caring a little too much weight which was apparent on the move.

3rd Sardus Radussini Biondo Tevere

Open (5)

1st Westaways ShCh Teisgol Keep On Going via Penwest JW Eye catching dog with a fabulous outline. He has a masculine head, so well balanced with a good stop and kind eye, clearly defined occiput and tidy ear. He flows through the neck and shoulder with a lovely fill to his forechest. He has clean, sinewy bone, correct pasterns and tight feet. Strong in topline with plenty of rib underneath, his movement was just cracking, so fluid and powerful with great reach and drive, BOB

2nd Robsons Codnorhawk Dinky Stta at Bradgate Smaller framed bitch really nicely put together. She has the sweetest of heads with a gentle eye. Lovely angulation throughout, not the best at showing herself off but really lovely to go over and so balanced on the move

3rd Rams Jilony Brown Velvet

NSDTR

Junior (1)

1st Sewells Littleclose From Me To You at Breakerswell 15 month bitch with a feminine wedge head and correct eye, lovely width to skull and tidy ears used expressively. Clean through the neck and shoulder with a good depth of rib. Just a little heavier than my ideal but she held her outline on the move when she settled into her stride.

PGrad (1)

1st Sewells Breakerswell Clearwater Classy looking bitch with a clean cut head, bright amber eye, alert expression and smart ears which she used to convey intelligence. She is so well balanced with lovely angulation, plenty of rib and tight elbows. Her well muscled rear with good width of stifle allowed for true, clean, light movement. BOB

Open (2)

1st Sewells Littleclose Father And Son to Breakerswell Loved the make and shape of this young dog. He has a good length of muzzle and bright expressive eyes, just needs to finish maturing but everything is in the right place. He has a clean and powerful neck with well set shoulders and a good forechest. Balanced angulation throughout, he has a powerful springy gait giving flowing movement RBOB

2nd Sewells Clegane Inferno to Breakerswell Mature, powerful male with a masculine head of good type, broad in skull with a slight stop and amber eye.He has a good amount of forechest, just preferred the length of neck of my winner, Strong hindquarters gave plenty of drive

American Cocker Spaniel

Junior (1)

1st Dummett & Vikhrovas Nova Story Boogie Woogie (Imp MNE) Strong and clean in outline this boy has a masculine head with the most intelligent expression, he has a lovely shaped eye and a plush muzzle of the correct length. Nicely arched neck flowed smoothly into well laid back shoulders with a lovely return of upperarm. He has a good length of rib with a short, firm loin and powerful well muscled rear which he really used on the move showing a fluid, ground covering action. In fabulous condition, so well toned BOB

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Fryers ShCh Fonesse Dirty Dancing at Carolco Flashy b/w dog in excellent coat. He has a well shaped head with a dark bright eye and balanced skull. He has a clean arched neck and firm topline, balanced in angulation. He moved out clean and steady RBOB

2nd Glovers Nasaileen Roosevelt at Mickcals JW Upstanding buff male of a stronger mould than the winner. He has a true masculine head, quite rugged with a plush muzzle. Well angled throughout he has good depth of chest and a broad rump, just tended to pull away from handler on the move which spoilt his outline.

Judge Carol Moore (Gadhelic)