Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club

The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club

Saturday 5th October 2024

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely show. I had some super dogs to go over, so thank you to all the exhibitors for the pleasure of your dogs. The floor proved to be a bit of a challenge, rather slippery and lots of lines for some to jump over!

AV Vulnerable Native Breeds

Junior (24)

1. Mr & Mrs Blackburn - Suelynda Let Me Be The One (Clumber)

Most impressed by this 17 month old Clumber Spaniel dog. He presented a balanced silhouette when stood, with lovely substance and bone, but not overdone. Masculine square head, with strength to the foreface. Strong neck flowing into a firm and well held topline. Lovely depth of brisket and well developed in forechest. Standing on well boned limbs. Moving out true fore and aft, and showing good drive.

2. Mr & Mrs Cundall - Puddockswell Copperfield Of Bleaklee (Dandie)

Liked the overall balance and outline of this 17 month old mustard Dandie Dinmont Terrier bitch. She has a lovely expression from her large round dark eyes. Strong neck, with a good width of forechest, and well boned limbs. She held the correct topline both stood and on the move. Strong and well muscled hindquarters. Moving out with good drive from the rear. Presented in a crisp jacket.

3. McBain & Brewer - Fecimus Never Look Back (Field)

Open (29)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Ch Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella JW (Sealyham)

Very smart and stylish 3 year old Sealyham Terrier bitch. When stood she has a lovely outline, showing good substance and overall balance. Feminine head of good length, neat ears and a dark eye. Good length of neck flowing into a firm well held topline with a good tail set. Her body is well developed with a good spring to the ribcage. Beautifully presented in immaculate condition with a hard texture to the topcoat. Good brisket movement

2. Mrs Mowbray - Sh Ch Gainsmill Lilly Luna Potter At Crumbledor (Sussex)

Lovely Sussex Spaniel bitch, who presents a typical profile. Such a feminine head, with frowning brow and dark gentle eyes. Strong neck, deep in the ribcage holding a firm topline both stood and on the move with well boned limbs. Turned out in lovely coat and condition. Moving with a typical stride

3. Mr & Mrs Douglas - Daffydown Dilly (IWS)

Veteran (5)

1. Mr & Mrs Munn - Ch Snowmeadow Suzy Sixpence (SCWT)

Delightful 7 year old SCWT, happy and outgoing so showing herself with style and zest. Loved her outline, she is compact and of a nice size. Feminine head, with a good stop, dark mischievous eyes, and thin neat ears. Good length of neck, and a firm level topline with a well set on tail. Well bodied, with a good spring to the ribcage. Having a good bend of stifle and short hock to heel. Presented in a soft coat of loose waves.

2. Bryant & Hollis - Phenset Sparks Will Fly JW ( English Setter)

Smart 7 year old blue belton bitch, who presented a shapely outline when stood, showing elegance yet with substance. Lovely feminine head, and dark melting eyes. Good length of neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline. Enough depth with a nice spring to the ribcage. Moving out soundly and at one with the handler

3. Mrs & Miss Wrigley - Kattandale Canterbury (Gordon Setter)

Italian Spinone

Puppy (1,0)

1. Mrs & Miss Barrett - Barold Forever Faithful

Delightful 6 month old W/O bitch, at her first show and showed herself off with confidence and style. She has a lovely outline, compact and with good substance for her age. Pleasing head shape with good proportions with a lovely expression. Strong neck, good depth to the brisket and spring to the ribcage, with lovely boned limbs. Holding a correct topline both stood and on the move. Strong wide quarters and a nice sweep of stifle. Moving out soundly for one so young - BP

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Mrs Cruse - Inostricani Top That

2 year old W//O bitch, a little unsettled today, but liked her overall outline. Good balance to the head, lean and showing length to the foreface, big spongy nose and human like eyes giving a kind expression. Strong muscular neck, Lovely depth and ribcage. Her hindquarters are well angulated. A little unsettled on the move. Presented with thick skin and a harsh jacket.

2. Mr Slade - Inostricani Show Me Off

2 year old B/R bitch, liked her squareness in outline and her sturdy body. Her head shows good balance with a toning eye. A tad shorter in neck, deep in the brisket and showing a good spring to the ribcage. A little more moderate in her hindquarters. Also a little unsettled on the move today

Open (4,0)

1. Miss Hinton - Inostricani On A Mission

Very smart dog with much to like. This 2 year old W/O dog, he presents a pleasing outline when stood, masculine and sturdy. Lovely lean head, with good divergent planes, strength to the foreface and large spongy nose. His large round eyes, with a toning colour give such a kind and gentle expression. Strong neck, deep in the brisket, with well boned oval legs. Good spring to the ribcage and holding the correct topline. Strong and muscular hindquarters, with width to the quarters. Today moving cleanly whilst holding his outline – BOB & delighted to watch him be shortlisted in a super group.

2. Mrs James - Sh Ch Inostricani Fianna

Super 5 year old W/O bitch, when stood looked a picture. She is squarely built and had plenty of substance, and of a nice size. Unfortunately, today seems very unsettled on the move on the slippery floor. Feminine head, lean and balanced. Strong neck flowing into a well held topline. Deep through the body with well sprung ribs. Standing on good oval boned limbs. Well presented, in a coarse jacket. Shame she was not as coordinated on the move, liked her a lot RBOB

3. Mrs Cruse - Delacruse Cadence