• Show Date: 01/09/2024
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 11/11/2024

Bracco Italiano Society


BABY PUPPY DOG (1, 0abs)

1st Sladden’s CANEMAMANS TWO TIMER

Chestnut roan dog of pleasing size and balance for his age. Excellent head of ideal balance, long and narrow, soft expression, eyes oval and of good size but can still darken a little. Short neck, shoulders ok for position. Straight forelegs, feet needing to tighten still. Body of good proportions, excellent topline. Moves positively from the rear, still needing to settle in front. Shown in good body and excellent muscletone.

BABY PUPPY BITCH (2, 1abs)

1st McAndrew’s GUNSYN SUPERCALA IN BRACKENMIST

4 month old orange roan and one I thought was an exciting prospect for the future. Long and narrow head, lean cheeks, a soft expression, quite large eyes of pleasing colour. Short strong neck, shoulders of good length, well laid back. Straight forelegs and strong well arched feet. Body of correct proportions, chest of good depth, ribs well sprung. Long muscular thighs which she used to advantage on the move. Co-ordinated and precise on the move, she couldn't be denied BBPIS.

PUPPY DOG (1, 0abs)

1st Rose’s BRACCIANO NEVER WALK ALONE WITH PICCORINO

Chestnut dog who impresses most with his free, untiring profile gait. Mature in head, large oval shaped eyes of good colour, masculine but soft expression, head of correct balance and muzzle of good depth. Stands on well boned, straight forelegs, excellent well arched feet and his shoulders are well laid back. Body could be slightly shorter in body for ideal balance but already has good depth, broad chest. Firm in topline and shown in optimum condition, well muscled quarters which he uses to advantage on the move.

JUNIOR DOG (4, 1abs)

1st Rose’s PICCORINO PHEASANT PLUCKER

Chestnut dog who is masculine and well balanced. Long, angular head with a typical expression, dark eyes correct in shape and colour. Strong neck, strong well positioned shoulders which are well laid back. Strong well boned legs leading to excellent feet. Chest broad, ribs well sprung, strong through the loin. His stifles are well turned, he has excellent muscletone and his hocks are well let down. Moves out with an open side gait and excellent carriage.

2nd Szulzycka BRACCORION’S ALL OR NOTHING

Chestnut dog who is developing along the right lines. Liked his overall balance. His head is masculine, with good chiselling, low set ears, kind oval shaped eyes. Strong in neck, chest of good depth, well ribbed back to a strong loin. Strong hindquarters of good width and muscletone. Covers the ground well with a lovely extended side gait

3rd Pipes & Groves BUSHWACKER DON JUAN

YEARLING DOG (3, 1abs)

1st Bushwacker Don Juan

3rd in the previous class, liked his overall balance and substance over 2. Typical in head proportions, good expression and well chiselled below the eyes. Balanced in the body, has good depth and ribbing, firm in loin. Maintains his outline both standing and on the move. Sound and positive moving fore and aft, would have preferred more extension in profile.

2nd Fazenfield & Smith OWLSPOINT ASKIN FOR TROUBLE

More immature than 1 and still needing time to develop and mature all through. His head is of good type. Strong neck, would prefer his shoulders to be better positioned but he does have good bone. Still needing to develop in body and depth all through. Moves positively fore and aft but needs more extension.

POST GRADUATE DOG (2, 0abs)

1st Pearson’s BRACCORIONS YOU CAN CONQUER

Mature male who is well developed for his age and who really impresses on profile movement where he edged over 1. Typical in head shape, he has good chiselling, eyes of pleasing shape and colour. Strong neck, shoulders are well positioned but I think he could have a little more leg length for ideal balance. Deep in body, well developed ribs, compact loin.

2nd Northery’s JAKOBSTOWN ONE FINE DAY

Of a different type to 1, taller and longer all through. Pleasing head type and proportions, strong neck of good length, shown in pleasing body and muscletone and at his best moving in profile. Could be firmer in rear movement. Body of good length, firm in topline.

LIMIT DOG (4, 0abs)

1st Rose’s BRACCORIONS XCLUSIVELY FOR PICCORINO

All male and one presents a good outline both stacked and moving. Masculine in head of good proportions with soft expression. Pleasing eye shape and colour, ears set on level, muzzle has good depth. Powerful neck, long shoulders well positioned and with excellent bone and feet. Deep body, ribs well developed and carried right back, short strong loin. Muscular rear with well bent stifles, muscular croup and docked tail well set and carried.

2nd Pipes & Groves BUSHWACKER DEMETRIO

Of pleasing size and balance, a quality head, long and narrow with clean cheeks, dark eyes of pleasing shape and colour. Strong neck, pleasing bone, straight forelegs and chest of good width, body of good depth. Ribs well sprung, well muscled loin. Firm, well muscled hindquarters, stifles well bent. Positive in his movement and the more he moved the better he got, perhaps not the length of stride of 1.

3rd Bell’s WHITGUN RENEGADE MASTER AT OWLSPOINT JW

OPEN DOG (7, 1 abs)

A good class.

1st Jackson’s SOLWAYPOINT PORTOFINO

Of excellent size and balance, nothing over done and all of a piece. Excellent head, long and narrow with good planes, muzzle of good depth. Soft expression, well chiselled below the eyes. Strong neck, shoulders well muscled and well laid back. Straight oval boned legs, leading to firm well arched feet. Body has good depth, chest is broad and he is ribbed well back. Firm in loin and well arched. Muscular croup, tail well set and carried. Muscular thighs, stifles well turned and presented in the best of muscletone. Moved out to advantage in profile, in all directions, could not be denied BD & RBIS.

2nd Sladden’s SH CH VALCOR THE CONFESSOR AT CANEMAMANS JW ShCEx OSW

One of the few here I have judged before, masculine male, I like his overall proportions, strong neck, well laid shoulders and strong bone. Slightly sloping pasterns and excellent well arched feet. Body has good depth, ribs are well sprung, muscular croup. He has long thighs and they are well muscled, stifles are well turned. Shown in optimum body and muscletone and covers the ground with a good stride. RBD

3rd GUNSYN WAVE RUNNER IN BRACKENMIST

VETERAN DOG (1, 0abs)

1st Sanderson SH CH OWLSPOINT TROUBLE AT MILL ShCM ShCEx VW BWNL'18

One I have judged and done well for before and continues to impress. At his best moving in profile where he belies his age. Strong and well balanced, long and narrow head, lean cheeks, muzzle of good depth. soft expression and with brown dark eyes. Strong neck and excellent forehand, just right for bone and with excellent feet. Body has correct depth and chest of good width. Firm in body and topline, with good ribs, muscular croup and docked tail well set and carried. Moves accurately for and aft and covers the ground very well in profile. BVIS

PUPPY BITCH (3,1abs)

1st Critchley’s BRACCIANO NOW OR NEVER

Just 7 months old but a very good type, pleasing head for shape, long and well balanced, soft expression, good eye shape and colour. Neck of good length, shoulders well laid back, well boned legs, excellent feet, oval and well arched. Body has good depth and pleasing topline and tailset, loin is well arched. Firm in body tone, stifles well turned and moving positively in all directions.

2nd Atherton’s BRACCIANO NEVER AGAIN AT BREVATHOS

Sister to 1 but more immature and needing time to develop all through. In a growing phase and standing a little bum high at present. Pleasing head and eye shape, neck of good length, shoulders are well laid back. Could have a little more bone, moving a little erratically here.

JUNIOR BITCH (3, 0abs)

1st Jackson's SOLWAYPOINT SUNSET

Quality youngster who posses a good outline, head is well developed, her eyes are dark and oval and her expression is soft, ears set on level, occipital well defined. Good oval bone, straight forelegs leading to strong well arched feet. Broad in chest, body of good depth, firm and well muscled loin. Tail well set and carried. Optimum muscletone, stifles well turned and moving out very positively in all directions.

2nd PICCORINO PEPERONCINA

One that didn’t have immediate impact stacked but who came into her own on the move. Pleasing head for balance, defined occipital, lean cheeks, eyes could be a little darker but they are correct for shape. Straight well boned legs, ok feet. Body has good depth but I think she would look better carrying a little more weight. True moving with excellent carriage.

Sladden & Webber's 3rd PARIS MON TRESORE D’AMOURE (IMP POL)

YEARLING BITCH (2, 1abs)

1st Sladden’s Paris Mon Tresore D’amoure (imp Pol)

Chestnut bitch that was 3rd in Junior, still quite immature and needing time. Pleasing head, developing well. Straight forelegs with oval bone and excellent feet. Could have a little more depth in her body but this will come with time, firm in topline, moves accurately fore and aft but would prefer more freedom in profile.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (2, 0abs)

1st Steel's PICCORINO PER PIACERE TO JUHUA

Bitch of pleasing size and type, has good overall balance but doesn’t always do herself justice stacked. Typical in head and eye shape, pleasing forehand, good bone and pleasing feet. Correct for body proportions and well conditioned in terms of body and muscletone. Moving she is free and positive in profile with a very good action.

2nd Sladden & Webber's VALCOR KILLER QUEEN JW

Bitch with an appealing outline, has good overall balance but still young and needing a little time to develop all through. I liked her head and eye shape, dark eyes of good colour. Shoulders are well positioned, straight forelegs, would have preferred a little more bone. Body developing well and shown in optimum muscletone. Moved soundly but not with the freedom of 1.

LIMIT BITCH (8, 1abs)

1st Towns BRACCORION’S PICCORINO PICK ME

Orange and white bitch with an excellent head of ideal proportions, large oval eyes which are dark in colour, slight stop, well chiselled below the eyes, ears correctly set. Powerful neck, shoulders well positioned and laid well back. Strong well boned forelegs and excellent tight, well arched feet. Broad chest, deep and reaching to elbow. Stifles well turned he are muscular. Moving true with good carriage.

2nd Bowley's SOBERS COSMICA WITH GUNSYN

Excellent outline and well proportioned. Feminine head long, and of good balance, lean cheeks, well chiselled below the eyes, soft expression. Well made front, strong well boned straight forelegs, excellent feet. Body of correct length, broad chest, body of good depth. Pleasing topline which never faltered standing or moving, tail well set and carried. Moved out positively in all directions.

3rd Longman's BRACCORION'S XOXO AT CALLAISCROFT

OPEN BITCH (5, 2abs)

1st Bowley's SH CH GUNSYN GINEVA

Orange and white bitch who has immediate appeal, strong and well balanced but retaining femininity. Head of pleasing proportions, large dark oval shaped eyes, well chiselled below the eyes, lean cheeks. Strong neck, shoulders of good length and well laid back. Oval bone, strong feet, well arched. Body of ideal proportions, chest broad and has good depth. Superb body and muscletone, thighs well muscled, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Tail well set and carried, moved out with lots of drive and covering the ground on a long positive stride. Could not be denied BB & BIS.

2nd Jackson's POLCEVERA'S BRUMA

Bitch of pleasing size and overall balance, really appealed for head, soft expression, large dark oval eyes. Head of ideal proportions, slight stop, well chiselled below the eyes. Strong front, shoulders well positioned, straight forelegs with excellent bone and strong well arched feet. Body of good length, broad chest, strong well arched loin. Docked tail well set and carried. Shown in optimum muscletone and moving out straight and true covering the ground easily in an extended trot.

3rd Atherton's BRACCORIONS YOU WIN AGAIN AT BREVATHOS

VETERAN BITCH (2, 1abs)

1st Critchley's SAZMALLIN DOLLYWAGON PIKE

Chestnut bitch who is quite well balanced, quite short neck, shoulders could be more laid back. Excellent bone, oval in shape. Body of pleasing shape, deep chest, ribs well sprung, muscular croup. Holds a firm topline, standing and moving. Long muscular thighs, moved true.