Yorkshire Gundog Club

Yorkshire gundog club premier Open Show 27th October 2024

Thank you to the committee for my invitation to judge I had a fabulous day and a terrific quality entry, thank you all for entering. I do feel a few were affected by the cold which couldn’t be helped in this venue but I was very pleased with my lineup. Thank you also to my two stewards.

Puppy (4)(0)

1st Miss D Dunns, Meadowpoint Hocus Pocus, 11 months, L/W bitch. Head of good proportions, kind eyes with lovely expression, clean neck, deep chest, well placed shoulders, brisket well let down with good oval bone and tight feet. Lovely top line, short coupled, good rear angulation with excellent muscular condition, hocks well let down, moved with drive, pleased to hear she received her JW today, congratulations

2nd Mrs J Baker’s Mattiboo Million Love Songs, 6 months, B/W dog. Another quality dog with a lovely strong head of good proportions. He has kind eyes and his stop is well defined, good size flews, clean neck into well placed shoulder, brisket well developed for age. He creates a lovely outline, and has a good top line with lovely tail set, which didn’t stop on the move! Showed lovely stride when settled. 

Junior (7)(2)

1st Mrs J Radcliffe’s Sniperay Suite Note, 13 months, B/W bitch. Stood beautifully and presented in excellent condition, she really stood out to me today. Lovely expression with kind eyes, good head proportions, clean neck into well placed shoulders, brisket well developed, good oval bone, pasterns slightly sloped with good feet. She has a lovely top line, and showed an excellent shape, strong hind quarters with lovely angulation. Good bee sting tail which she used well on the move, I feel she has great prospects. RBOB

2nd Miss Oddie’s Riowood Tick Tick Boom to Sharnphilly. 7 months B/W bitch. Really liked this puppy, she has good head proportions and was beautifully presented, loved her outline, she has good heart room with brisket to elbows, she has a excellent shape, with a good tail set. She showed good drive when settled on the move. Very much a puppy as she should be at this age, clearly enjoying her day! BP. Was pleased to see her go BIS3, congratulations. 

Graduate (8)(3)

1st Mrs J Bakers Mattiboo Bohemien Rhapsody, 2 yrs Lem/ W. Strong masculine dog, correct eye colour with soft expression, good head proportions, clean neck and well placed shoulder, he has a lovely deep chest, good oval bone and lovely arched toes. Good top line and strong quarters with a lovely shape. He powered around the ring with reach and drive. His tail never stopped, clearly enjoying his moment. 

2nd Mrs Anderson Rowell’s Wichrimane Silent Sonnet At Daledancer. 15 months, B/W bitch. Built on finer lines with a beautiful feminine head, and soft expression, she has a lovely outline and is an excellent mover, it was lovely to see her bond with her handler also.

Post Graduate (4)(3)

1st Mrs B Turton’s Tanglebrook Solitare. 2 year old, O/W. Presented in good condition, she has a pretty feminine head with a lovely soft expression, good head proportions, stop well defined. Long neck and good shoulder, deep chest, level oval bone and good feet, lovely top line which she held on the move, moved well with drive.

Open (5)(1)

1st Mrs J Radcliffe’s Sh Ch Sniperay Edge of Glory JW. O/W bitch of 4 years. What a quality bitch! she has the most melting of expressions, lovely head and clean neck with deep chest, brisket well let down, good oval bone with excellent feet, lovely top line with curves in all the right places, she creates an absolute picture! she came alive on the move holding her top line well, she powered around the ring, showing great drive. Her tailed never stopped. BOB. She looked fabulous in BIS

2nd Miss Dunn's Cathpoint Kora at Meadowpoint. B/W b 3 years. Presented in excellent condition with the Shiniest of coats, good head proportions, with kind expression, clean neck and well placed shoulder, brisket well let down, lovely top line. Good muscle coverage which she used to advantage showing drive on the move. Just preferred the shape of 1.

Judge 

Mrs Emma Pressley