Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club Of UK

Thank you to the club for the invitation and the exhibitors for such a fantastic entry, I enjoyed my day very much.

Veteran Dog (7 entries)

1st Adshead SH CH AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW

Medium sized and of pleasing overall balance, head of correct shape, ears high set, moderate stop, flat cheeks and pleasing eye colour. Enough neck, shoulders well positioned, straight forelegs, enough bone, could have better feet. Firm level topline, tail well set and carried and well feathered. Double coat of pleasing texture and colour. Moved positively fore and aft and uses himself positively in profile.

2nd Copeland CAMUSMOR BRINGMESUNSHINE TO MENSTONIA

One I have judged before. Immaculately presented dog who is shown to advantage in correct double coat of pleasing texture. Masculine in head, wedge shaped, high set ears. Firm neck, moderate front angulation, well boned legs. Not quite the freedom of 1 moving particularly in front but he does drive off short hocks. The best of muscletone and body condition.

3rd Barker SH CH EUSANIT SILVR DREAM MACHINE

Minor Puppy Dog (2 entries)

1st Barker COEDHELYG HO TEE MACHINE

Strong and quite well developed for his young age, pleasing head, almost wedge shaped, clean cheeks, almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour. Stands on strong, well boned legs and the best of round, well arched feet. Body well ribbed and already with good depth although he needs to come up on his legs for better balance. In a growing stage at the moment and stands quite high at the rear. Quarters are well muscled, and he is a sound positive mover in all directions. Carrying a heavy profuse puppy coat.

2nd Gast SCALPSIE HANDSOME MACAROON NAF

Smaller and still needing time to develop more all through, has a pleasing expression, kind eyes of correct shape and colour, high set ears. Shorter neck and moderate front angulation. Medium boned legs and neat, well arched feet. Body starting to develop and fill out, firm in loin. Well muscled rear which she used well on the moved, once settled.

Puppy Dog (4 entries, 1 absent)

1st Hunt & West WAKADUZE OTTAWA

I liked this dog for his overall size and balance, his head still needs time to develop, understandable at his age. It is almost wedge shaped and he has moderate stop. Strongly muscled neck of correct length. Shoulders quite well laid back, he does have pleasing bone and strong well arched round feet. Body developing well and he is ribbed well back, firm muscular loin. Muscular hindquarters, well let down hocks. Moved out positively and steadily in all directions. His double coat of pleasing length, well presented.

2nd Curtis TARNLAIKERS BIG ZUU

Preferred the head and expression on this puppy, pleasing almond shaped eyes of good colour, moderate stop, high set ears well carried. Neck is strong and has good length, holds a good topline standing and moving and he carries his well feathered tail correctly. Well muscled in the rear and hocks well let down, just needs more time to develop in his ribs and body.

3rd Gast SCALPSIE HANDSOME MACAROON NAF

Junior Dog (5 entries, 1 absent)

1st Westwood & McDonald EUSANIT LOVED AND LOST

Dog on the smaller end of the scale but he has pleasing balance, slightly wedge shaped masculine head, appealing expression, almond shaped eyes of good colour, high set ears well set and carried. Strongly muscled neck, has excellent bone and round feet, well arched. Body already has good depth for his stage of development and ribs are well rounded. Moves with confidence and covers the ground well.

2nd Gibson DELPHOX GUISER

Dog of pleasing balance and size for his age, head is developing well and is well proportioned, almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour, flat cheeks, moderate stop. Medium length neck, pleasing front, bone and feet. Body of pleasing depth and developing well, in a growing phase and has a tendency to stand higher behind. Muscular rear which he usedwell on the move, shown in pristine condition.

3rd Parker & Rowe SKYSARIA BLAZE OF HOPE WITH DELTANDAMBA JW

Novice Dog (5 entries)

1st Kemp & Bateman ARTHUNDUR NEW BEGINNINGS

Youngster of pleasing type and balance. His head is developing well, liked his expression, pleasing eye colour, moderate stop and almost wedge shaped head. Still looking a little adolescent and needing time to develop all through, excellent topline and tailset, well feathered tail which he used enthusiastically. Balanced in his moderate angulation front and rear and moves on an even stride, parallel fore and aft.

2nd Gibson DELPHOX GUISER

As previous class.

3rd Minshull CEDARLAKE GOLDEN HIND

Graduate Dog (6 entries)

1st Westwood & McDonald EUSANIT LOVED AND LOST

As Junior dog.

2nd Bate-Ash & Ash SINSIRCARIAD OLD FASHIONED

Of pleasing size and overall balance, masculine head of pleasing shape, moderate stop and correct eye colour. Standing on well boned legs and the best of feet. Pleasing front, his body is developing well, ribbed well back. Excellent topline and tailset, tail well carried. Moves out positively in all directions on a good stride. Coming back into good double coat of correct texture.

3rd Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR JW

Post Graduate Dog (5 entries)

1st Salmon ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL

Medium sized male with a really appealing head and expression, almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour, harmonious to his coat colour. Broad, slightly rounded skull and ears high set. Shoulders quite well positioned and he has very good bone and well arched feet. Body is of sufficient depth, and he is well bodied and muscled all through. Strong well muscled rear although a little longer in his hocks. Moves out with pleasing carriage and positive in all directions.

2nd Lam & Leung TOLLISTY OUT TO GET YOU JW

Beautifully presented dog who was shown in exemplary condition, typical in outline and balance perhaps a little longer in loin than ideal. Pleasing expression, head of good balance and with pleasing eye colour. Neck of medium length, well muscled, pleasing front and bone. Body has good depth, firm in topline, tail is well feathered and carried correctly. Moves out soundly in all directions.

3rd Burgess REDMANHEY'S COMTE DE LA FERE

Limit Dog (14 entries, 2 absent)

1st Strevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN'T DECLINE

Not the biggest but he has excellent balance, his head is typical in shape and I liked his expression. Eyes, almond in shape and of good colour. Ears high set. Neck of medium length, shoulders well laid back and his elbows set close to body. Compact body of correct depth, and ribbed well back, strong muscular loins. Well muscled quarters and stifles well turned, moving out straight and true fore and aft and covering the ground well in profile. His coat was well presented and he showed to advantage.

2nd Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM HARBOUR JW

Medium sized dog of excellent balance, not quite the head of 1 as a little deep in stop but he does have pleasing eyes of correct colour. Straight well boned legs and excellent feet. Correct depth of brisket, ribs well developed and carried right back. Strong well developed rear which he uses to advantage on the move, hocks well let down. Well feathered tail, set correctly. Moves positively in all directions.

3rd Jenkins TOLLISTY MOET EN CHANDON JW

Open Dog (5 entries)

1st Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX

A quality dog who had immediate appeal for his typical outline, medium sized and masculine but not overdone. His head is slightly wedge shaped, his ears are of correct shape and well positioned, pleasing eye colour. Neck of medium length and pleasing forehand, shoulders well positioned and stands on straight well boned legs and excellent feet. His body has depth, ribs are well developed and carried right back, firm through the loin, firm in topline which did not falter either standing or moving. Tail well set and feathered and carried correctly. The standard calls for excellent muscletone and he was certainly put down in optimum condition. Stifles are well turned and his hocks well let down. Strong positive driving movement, covering the ground easily. His double coat is of good texture, well presented and he showed to good advantage. Could not be denied BD & BIS.

2nd Fielder SH CH SCHINDOW JUNIOR COWBOY WITH CRETSHENGAN

Out of a different mould to 1 but medium sized and of pleasing overall balance. Refined yet masculine head, clean in skull, moderate stop, medium sized eyes of harmonious colour. Stands on well boned legs and round, tight feet. His body has good depth and his ribs are well sprung, level topline, moderate tuck up. Well muscled thighs, stfiles well bent and his hocks are well let down. Parallel moving fore and aft with good head carriage. RBD

3rd Westwood IR SH CH EUSANIT PROPER JOB JW

Special Working Activity Dog (4 entries, 1 absent)

1st Salmon ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL

As previous class.

2nd Rogers EUSANIT PEAKY BLINDER

Upstanding dog of pleasing balance who was well conditioned. Masculinein head but it was a little too deep, pleasing eye shape and colour. Shoulders are well positioned and he has excellent bone and round, well arched feet. Body is deep and well developed, short loin, well muscled, a little steep in croup. Rear is well muscled. Moves positively in profile, a little close in the rear.

3rd Minshull CEDARLAKE GOLDEN HIND

Special Working Gundog Dog (1 entry)

1st Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX

As per Open Dog.

Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent)

1st Rogers EUSANIT REDORA

Just 4 months old and showing lots of promise. Head is developing well, pleasing expression and eye colour. Has good overall balance and is just right for bone, has excellent feet. Body of good depth, firm in topline, moves positively and with confidence for one so young. Excellent temperament.

2nd Head EUSANIT RED RABBIT

Litter sister to 1 and is also developing along the right lines. Notquite as developed as her sister but at 4 months there is still plenty of time, pleasing expression.  Well balanced in her angulation, just not the leg length of her sister as yet. Moved positively in all directions and taking it all in her stride.

Veteran Bitch (11 entries)

1st Fielder SH CH/IR SH CH EUSANIT BEST OF THE BUNCH AT CRETSHENGAN

9 year old bitch who belies her age and who was in contention in the challenge for Best Bitch. Hed is almost wedge shaped, medium sized eyes are a pleasing colour and ears are of correct shape and high set. Well muscled neck of medium length, enough bone and the best of feet. Body has good depth and she is well ribbed back, firm in topline and holds a good outline both standing and moving. Well feathered tail,carried correctly. Moves out positively in all directions, covering the ground with ease. BVIS.

2nd Pashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA

Shapely bitch who presents a typical outline. Pleasing head although she could have a little more finish to her muzzle. Stands on excellent well boned legs and round, medium sized feet. Body is correct for depth, brisket reaching to elbow, can relax in topline. Firm well muscled thighs, hocks well let down, moves out positively in all directions.

3rd Tester GINGAFING CARELESS WHISPER

Minor Puppy Bitch (3 entries)

1st Fincham DANEHAVEN DESPREUX

The most mature in terms of balance, movement and experience. Appealing head, well proportioned, large dark almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour, moderate stop. Has good bone, straight forelegs, still needing to firm a little in feet. body developing well and has enough depth, although I think she could carry a little more condition to advantage, ribs well rounded, quarters are well muscled, attentive to her handler.

2nd Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN LAGRANDE

Sister to 1 and many of the same comments apply, an equally pleasing head with eyes harmonious to coat colour.Triangular ears high set. Her shoulders are well positioned and she has good bone and well arched feet. Ribs developing well, needing to firm a little topline still, understandable at this age. well muscled thighs, hocks well let down. Exuberant and full of fun, she was much more settled in Puppy bitch and won the class.

3rd Westwood TRAVELDA'S GENEVIEVE PINE AVEC EUSANIT (IMP USA)

Puppy Bitch (5 entries)

1st Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN LAGRANDE

As previous class.

2nd Westwood TRAVELDA'S GENEVIEVE PINE AVEC EUSANIT (IMP USA)

This bitch has an excellent outline, totally balanced and keeping her outline both standing and moving. Head is of the correct shape, almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour, ears high set. Neck of good length and already well muscled, straight well boned legs and tight well arched feet. Level topline, strong muscular loin. Well muscled rear, hocks well let down and moves out very positively in all directions. Just needs more confidence.

3rd Hunt WAKADUZE DOTAME

Junior Bitch (7 entries)

1st Burchell FLAVOUR OF TOKAJ ASZU SUCHY LAS VEGAS TO TIVALAKE (IMP POL)

Well balanced bitch who presents a pleasing outline standing. Pleasing head for balance, eyes almond shaped and of harmonious colour. Strong well muscled neck, shoulders well laid back, straight well boned forelegs and excellent feet. Body developing well, ribs well rounded, firm topline which she maintained standing and moving, tail well feathered and carried. Excellent muscletone, stifles well bent and hocks well let down. Moves freely and soundly in all directions, covering the ground with ease. Beautifully conditioned and should have a good future, RBB.

2nd Tester GINGAFING BEST OF YOU

Feminine bitch of pleasing size and balance, appealing head and expression, almond shaped eyes of correct colour, pleasing expression and ears well set and carried. Stands on well boned legs and excellent feet, compact body, firm topline. shown in good body and muscletone, double coat of pleasing texture. Well feathered tail, carried correctly. Moves out very positively in all directions.

3rd Westwood & McDonald EUSANIT WHAT THE FUGGLE ROANJORA

Novice Bitch (6 entries)

1st Westwood TRAVELDA'S GENEVIEVE PINE AVEC EUSANIT (IMP USA)

As 2nd in Puppy Bitch

2nd Soszynska & Kotsias SINSIRCARIAD SILVER FIZZ

Well grown bitch who has pleasing balance, her head is well proportioned, correct eye shape and colour. Firm in body and tone, body has good depth, strong loin. Well bodied, firm in muscletone, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Moved positively in all directions. Double coat of pleasing texture, well presented.

3rd Williams & Sandilands SKYSARIA HEART'S EMBER

Graduate Bitch (10 entries)

1st Burchell FLAVOUR OF TOKAJ ASZU SUCHY LAS VEGAS TO TIVALAKE (IMP POL)

As per 1st in Junior

2nd Trickett CFYRE'S HIGH TEA AT TOLLPEPPER JW (IMP CAN)

One I have judged before, she appealed then and still appeals now,

just in between jackets here. Feminine head of pleasing shape, moderate stop, flat cheeks, almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour. Clean through the neck and front, shoulders well positioned, straight well boned legs and excellent well arched feet. Ribs well rounded, firm in loin. Well muscled thighs, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Moved out positively in all directions.

3rd Winship TARNLAIKERS DIZZY RASCAL

Post Graduate Bitch (7 entries)

1st Westwood EUSANIT ORCHARD THIEVES

Well grown bitch, typical in head, wedge shaped, flat cheeks, moderate stop, pleasing eye colour. Strong and well muscled neck, shoulders well laid back. Straight and well boned forelegs, ok feet. Presents a good outline, deep chest, ribbed well back, strong muscular loin. Strong and well muscled quarters, stifles well bent and her hocks were well let down, moves true fore and aft.

2nd Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN MADELEINE

Medium sized bitch of pleasing size and type. Refined head, flat cheeks, almond shaped eyes which pleased for colour. Good bone, legs and feet. Body of correct proportions, brisket reaches to elbow, ribscarried well back. Well muscled throughout, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Moved positively in all directions, just not the bloom of 1.

3rd Adshead AFONBACH SYRAX JW

Limit Bitch (14 entries)

1st Collins & Powley DEVERON DUCHESS OF DANEHAVEN

Medium sized bitch who has immediate appeal for her correct size and balance. Head of correct shape, muzzle of correct length, eyes of pleasing shape and a good colour. Well muscled neck, shoulders well positioned, excellent bone and feet. Firm topline, ribs well rounded, short though the loin. Moved positively in all directions. Double coat of pleasing texture, well presented.

2nd Butler STELLENBOSCH SCUTULATA

A size smaller all through but retains correct balance, has sufficient bone for her size, excellent round, well arched feet. Clean in skull, almond shaped eyes of correct colour. Ears high set, medium sized and triangular in shape. Strong neck, shoulders well positioned, body hasgood depth, ribs well rounded, firm topline. Well muscled thighs, andhocks well let down. Moving out freely in profile and accurate foreand aft.

3rd Tester GINGAFING FORGET ME NOT

Open Bitch (8 entries, 1 absent)

1st Westwood EUSANIT BAY OF FUNDY

Upstanding bitch with instant appeal, I liked her head, flat cheeks,moderate stop, high set ears, medium sized and triangular in shape. Almond shaped eyes, pleasing colour. Strongly muscled neck of pleasing length, shoulders well laid back, straight forelegs well boned, round, well arched feet. Body has good depth, ribs well sprung, strong though the loin, muscular quarters, stifles well turned. Double coat of correct texture, although not in full jacket here she could not be denied. Moved out freely and positively in all directions. BB & RBIS.

2nd Butler STELLENBOSCH SAUSAULITO (AI)

Of a different mould to 1 but still impresses, particularly on the move where she moved out to advantage in all directions, driving off short strong hocks and really using herself in profile. Typical in head, almond shaped eyes of correct colour, flat cheeks, high setears. Well muscled neck, shoulders well laid back. Straight forelegs and medium sized compact feet. Compact body of good depth, firm topline. Presented in double coat of pleasing texture.

3rd Strevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY

Special Working Activity Bitch (8 entries)

1st Burchell FLAVOUR OF TOKAJ ASZU SUCHY LAS VEGAS TO TIVALAKE (IMP POL)

1st in Junior & Graduate

2nd Collins & Powley DEVERON DUCHESS OF DANEHAVEN

1st in Limit Bitch

3rd West RAYNECHASER LUNA ECLIPSE BEG EX

Special Working Gundog Bitch (1 entry)

1st Burchell ONYXES KISSING THE WAVES ON TIVALAKE (IMP CAN)

Out of a smaller mould but well proportioned. Pleasing head of correct balance and eyes of good shape and colour. Firm, well muscled body, double coat, darker in colour and beautifully presented. Moved steady and true.

Brace (8 entries)

Lots of quality in this class and it was well supported. 

1st Strevens TOLLISTY

Well matched pair of similar size and balance, both sound and positive moving, covering the ground easily in perfect unison.

2nd Burchell TIVALAKE

Another good pair who really complimented each other in head type and overall balance, moving steadily together.

3rd Butler STELLENBOSCH