Devon County Agricultural Association

DEVON COUNTY SHOW 18 MAY 2024

JUDGE: MRS JULIET COOPER (MERRYGARTH)

My sincere thanks to the officers and committee for giving me this appointment, it was and honour and a privilege. A very welcoming and hard-working team, putting on a great show, despite the weather doing its best to cause chaos, it really was a brilliant day.

My thanks to Phil and Sue Rollinson who worked so hard stewarding all day, and getting a bit wet…

The quality of dogs was top class throughout, temperament, condition, and quality first class.

I thank the judges from the other groups for sending through some truly outstanding exhibits, everyone without exception could easily take top honours at championship shows.

BEST IN SHOW

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUREN)

Stansbury’s Ch/hrv Ch DOMBURG BY APPOINTMENT AT WOODBRIAR Sh cex

What an absolute stunner! Took my breath away. Completely epitomised elegance and strength and his lines just flow and fill the eye, never stopped showing.

Super head, Correct width to skull and proportion of skull to muzzle. Correct mask, giving a wonderful expression, enough arch to neck leading to well set shoulders. Good length of upper arm. Long, well-muscled forelegs, good depth to chest. Super square in body. Stifles are angulated to balance the front. Firm topline. Excellent tail set and carriage.

Moves like a dream, and coat is in full bloom, beautiful dog

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Miss K Clunie WARRENTOR NOHKALIKAI JW

What a stunning girl, she just oozes quality and breed type. Most appealing head with a soft, melting expression. Textbook construction with excellent front and rear angulation and a super balanced outline. Well presented in lovely mid gold coat and hard condition. Her movement was effortless with long free flowing strides. No hesitation to award her RBIS.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

NEWFOUNDLAND

Mrs S & Mr J Low HARBOURCOVE ONCE A UPON A TIME IN BEARISLAND

Black quality and breed type in abundance for one so young, always retained a lovely outline, soundly constructed throughout. Classic head broad skull square muzzle gentle calm expression strong muscular neck broad back firm topline rounded croup on the move, has an impressive length of stride and accurate footfall in hard muscular condition with a flat double coat which was beautifully presented a future champion for sure.

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

 GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS

A M Meaden BEAUBORNE STEFANI AT TOPMEAD

A Really sassy bitch who didn’t care she was the smallest here, well balanced, square outline. Head of correct proportions, typical monkey-like expression, Beard and furnishings coming in well. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, good width to chest, straight forelegs with quality bone. Short backed, cobby and well bodied for age, ribs well sprung, short loin, level topline Sound hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved freely and extremely confidently.

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

DOBERMANN

Ms T A Stansbury Woodbriar fix up look sharp Jw ShCM shex vw

By biggest surprise was finding out this dog is not a champion, he should be.

In Peak condition, He typifies the breed standard - elegance with bone and substance. A compact dog, not overdone in any way. Well-planed head with dark almond eyes, strong deep muzzle. Neck flows into firm, sloping topline to correctly set tail. Front and rear angles balanced, plenty of depth to brisket and evident forechest, short coupled, good width to second thigh, strong hocks and tight feet. Moved soundly with reach and drive, a real powerhouse, holding his topline, with at one with his handler. Pleased to award him best Veteran.

RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

MIN SMOOTH DACHSHUND

Mrs S M Ergis CH SIOUXLINE RAPUNZEL WITH MELRIDING

Very high-quality red, lovely for size and type, so pleasing in head and eye, lovely front and feet, good neck and top line, so good to go over being so well made, very good showgirl and a sound active mover, considering her age she is still in tip top condition, a credit to her owner.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUREN)

Stansbury’s Ch/hrv Ch DOMBURG BY APPOINTMENT AT WOODBRIAR Sh cex

Just because he was BIS, this was no walk in the park, up against some tough competition, but he found another gear and could not be denied his win.

RES CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Butlers Min Longhaired Dachshund CH. MINARD OUT OF THE DARQUE FROM DRYMOORJW

A worthy champion giving a good account of herself in this company. I have previously awarded her a CC, so well balanced on the move, covering the ground with ease. correct size. Pretty head, reach of neck, shoulders, firm top and underline. At her best now I feel.

HOUNDS

The quality in all the hound classes was extremely high, such a treat

BEAGLE

Such a sporting bunch of people, and a lovely entry for a non-breed specialist, thank you.

PG (4)

1/ Scarlett VANITONIA ENCHANTED OVER MICHELROY BP, Puppy Group 3

Very promising 7 mth tri, she presents a well-balanced outline & is very much “all together” in her build, looking lovely at the stack. Pleasing in head & eye shape, well-constructed throughout with a firm level topline, good bone & neat feet, moved soundly away/back & with good stride in profile, lovely outgoing temperament.

2/ Wright and Mitchell FELINOAK FIZZ AT HUNTSHILL

lemon white, with lots to like, pleases for size/type, neat well filled front, good ribbing & quarters, just needing time to firm up & come together, moved out freely with good gait.

3/ Hoopers DAVRICARD JACOBEAN

LIMIT (5)

1/ Bidey REDCAP THE COURIER JW BOB

True stallion hound, well up to size, is well made throughout & smart in outline. Masculine head, reachy neck, firm in topline, good tail set, has balanced angulation, deep ribbing, moved out soundly with excellent side gait, carries himself well.

2/ Wright and Mitchell HUNTSHILL USUAL SUSPECT

pleases in outline with well-developed body & well ribbed back, good neck & topline, good bone & neat feet, moves out well with good rear drive.

3/ Hooper BIJOU TOSHA AVEC TORBERS (IMP LVA)

OPEN (7)

1/Scarlett ROSSUT VESTRY WITH MICHELROY JW RBOB

soundly made all through, well-shaped head, well-constructed with balanced angulation fore & aft, excellent front assembly, firm in topline, good bone/neat feet. moved out freely with good drive.

2/ Breeze PARKEBERRY WYSEMAN JW

pleases for type/size & overall balance, classic head, good depth of chest & strong well angulated quarters, sound in movement.

3/Roberts and Spearing LINKENLEES LYRIC ShCM ShCEx

BORZOI

LIMIT (3)

1/ Trinick BRIMPOOL STIORRA BOB

Elegant head of good length, strong slightly arched neck & nicely laid shoulder, front held underneath well, had good depth & nice, graceful curve over loin, stifles well angled, hocks were strong, low set tail, moved freely and soundly.

2/ Umfreville BARNESMORE BETELGEUSE RBOB

Pleasant shape with good enough topline,a little straighter than I would like. Has a pleasant head and dark eye with very nice expression. Just a shade wide in front but stands on good bone, slight slope to pasterns. Deep enough in rib, Good in rear and moved okay. Preferred the elegance of winner

IBIZAN

OPEN DOG(2)

1/ Carter NEVAEH’S RADICAL DUDE (IMP USA) BOB

Masaculine well-proportioned dog, has length of skull, occiput pronounced, typical front standing elegant and purpose full on move, lean neck, correct flat ribbing, short loin, neat t topline, moderate muscular rear with low hocks, superb suspended trot on the move, nice example.

OPEN BITCH (3)

Carter CH AFILDOR ROOMON THE BROOM Sh Cex VW

Worthy champion, nicely made bitch,balanced all through, she has a good well defined head, intelligent expression, correct depth of chest, level topline short loin, flat muscular rear, still in tip top condition, as usual from this owner.

HAMILTONSTOVARE

PG (1)

1/Adey THE HUNTRESS FROM SUFAYRE RBOB

Rich colouring, very pleasing type & overall shape, nice strength through her body, maintains topline, good depth of brisket, good front, nice angle to quarters, covered the ground well, Attractive feminine girl who will produce something special I am sure.

OPEN (4)

1/Adey ABONSFORA NORDOWSKIEJ KNIEJI AT RUBEUSBAY (IMP POL) BOB HG1

WOW! An absolute stallion hound through and through, very striking, impressive and upstanding male who had a masculine well-shaped head, good stop & good ear set, strong neck of length to excellent front, strong back with good ribbing, strong in his topline, strong quarters and moved soundly here with the handler getting the very best from him when it mattered, taking top spot in a strong group and was close up for BIS. An asset to the breed.

2/ Merchant CALDECACRE THE DYNA MITE

nice head and dark eye, long neck into well laid shoulder, well ribbed, back straight, balanced angulation which she used on the move.

3/ Trinick CALDEACRE THE CURIOUS

BASSET HOUND

PG (1)

1/ Wilding and Nixon NELGUS CRUNCHY NUT AT BRACKENACRE RBOB

Tri, very pleasing type and overall picture, pleasing head shape and eye, well-made front and ribbing, good coat condition strong topline and powerful rear, well-muscled and a true free mover,

OPEN (1)

Turners DEVONHOUND WHOS THAT GIRL BOB HG3

Attractive tan/white she is well balanced throughout & carries super bone without losing any femininity, domed head with good muzzle & flews, good pigment & low set long ears, neck, front & forequarters very good and well placed, padded feet good, nice width & depth of chest, rounded ribcage, strong loin, tail carried well when moving, sound free mover. Held her own to take HG3

AFGHAN

PG (1)

Dunstan and Waterhouse SHIMALMA DISARONNO AT TAZKINDI BOB

Quality golden bitch well balanced in angulation and of pleasing proportions. Feminine head that is beautifully chiselled, the darkest of eyes with a fabulous aloof expression. Good length of neck leading into correct front and infill, forelegs straight and well boned with large, well-padded feet. Level in topline with natural saddle, excellent fallaway with correctly ringed tail. Effortless and graceful and coming to her best.

BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE

PG (2)

1/ Carters RANGALI BOOTY LICIOUS RBOB

Well balanced head, Eyes slightly oval and dark. Ears set on level . Forelegs straight and well boned with strong pasterns. Ribs well rounded, carried well back, level topline. Good rear angulations. Tail thick at base, tapering to a point. Strode out well

2/ House and Horn MOCHRAS MAHJESTY

strong head and expression, good depth of muzzle and sufficient stop, correct length neck. Pleasing harsh coat. Another good sound mover

OPEN (2)

1/ Carters GOUVIER ESPRESSO MARTINI JW BOB

Excellent proportions, lovely harsh coat which was well groomed. Head and skull well balanced displaying a moderate stop. Dark, oval eyes. Ears set on level. Forelegs straight and well boned. Level topline with a strong loin. Good rear angulations. Moved out very well

2/House and Horn MOCHRAS MARTA

Balanced head with prominent occiput. Short muscular neck flowing cleanly into level topline, front feet turning out slightly. Good depth of chest and nicely angulated rear.

IRISH WOLFHOUND

Spoilt of choice, two lovely bitches of good breed type to choose from.

PG (1)

1/ Bruce KILLOUGHERY TALIA BOB HG4

Feminine yet strong with a lovely head and expression, dark eyes and dark, neat ears. Strong, crested neck, excellent depth and breadth of chest. Ribs extend well back and she has some strength over the loins. Well angulated and she moved extremely well with a positive flowing gait. In good coat and condition and shows to best advantage.

OPEN (1)

Bruce GOLDSWIFT LEAP OF FAITH

Another high-quality bitch. Attractive head and expression with dark eyes and neat ears. Nicely crested neck with both depth and breadth of chest. Well ribbed back with strong, slightly arched loin. Nicely angulated hindquarters. Very good profile action.

AV HOUND NSC

OPEN (1)

SLOUGHI

Carter AABIDAH DE POLVO MAGICO (IMP AUT) Best NSC

Young bitch, just out of junior and still maturing. feminine head and mystical expression, elegant throughout, dark eye, balanced head, good neck and shoulders, straight bone and good feet, sound in top-line and nicely angulated throughout, moved well in profile, she was so light and free on the move, Sadley, being close o the noise of the fair was unsettling her and she did not give her all in the very strong group, she is top class and as she settles she will take top honours.

AV HOUND

PUPPY (7)

1/ Kilroy Min WH Dachshund DO SMARTIES AT JANCOP

She is v well proportioned. strong in head with dark eyes. Long neck. Well laid shoulder with a fair length upper arm. Well ribbed back. Firm in topline, has a better underline than some. Super rear. Accurate on the move and goes with a lengthy stride. Super coat. V promising pup.

2/ Partridge Std LH Dachshund PETTIGANS VIVA LA VIDA BY RIVERROYAL

A very nice bitch, also full of promise, Sound movement, keeps her topline at all times, built to correct proportions. So well presented! Good shoulder placement onto tight feet

3/ Parker Std SH Dachshund MALPASPUPS COCO AT ZORIONADAX

OPEN (12)

1/ Adey Hamiltonstovare THE HUNTRESS FROM SUFAYRE

     2/ Turton StdLH Dachshund BREEZELYN LONG TIME NO SEE AT DAMORADAXIES

    Shaded red in good coat and condition, has a smart outline with prominent forechest, and good hind angulation. maintained his outline moved well and had a great temperament. shows great promise.

3/ Ergis MS Dachshund SIOUXLINE MARY ROSE

SPECIAL VETERAN 7-9 YEARS (9}

1/ Breeze Beagle DAVRICARD HUMMINGBIRD OF PARKEBREEWAY

Loudest cheer of the day, apparently this completed a veteran warrant, smashing!

Balanced houndy type, in good hard condition, strong and balanced through out. Moved well with elegance and power.

2/ Wright and Mitchell Beagle HUNTSHILL TORNADO JW SHCM

3/ Roberts and Spearing LINKENLEES LYRIC ShCM ShCEx

SPECIAL VETERAN 10+ YEARS (6)

Ergis MS Dachshund CH. SIOUXLINE RAPUNZEL WITH MELRIDING Best hound veteran, RBVIS

Barrow Beagle MEGANJIN MUCKLE FLUGGA SHCM

Trinick Hamiltonstovare CALDEACRE THE CURIOUS

AV HOUND CHAMPION STAKES (3)

Butlers ML Dachshund CH. Minard out of the Darque from Drymoor JW

Breeze Beagle Ch. Dufosee Dragonfly of Parkbreeway

Worthy champion, very typical in size and balance, sweet head, good strong topline and neat underline, good ribbing, strong and well angulated hindquarters, powerful drive, nice flowing action.

RES BOB CHARITY STAKES (HOUND)

Such a shame you can only place one as there were several all worthy of placings

Also, it would be nice to see the winners from each group competing for best of the reserve BOB in show.

Best RBOB in hounds was Sainsburys STD LH Dachshund Drymoor Marron Glace at Boscolla

Super, shaded red of elegance, style and correct all over construction. Beautiful head and expression good substance, lovely shoulder placement and flowing neckline into eye-catching topline and nicely rounded hindquarters. Held a perfect outline on the move. Daughter of Longhaired BOB, in my opinion, felt she was more my type than her mum!

HOUND GROUP

The grass had become very wet so I avoided moving all together and had to take care no one slipped, this said, all moved superbly.

1 Adey Hamiltonstovare ABONSFORA NORDOWSKIEJ KNIEJI AT RUBEUSBAY (IMP POL)

2 Hoskins Whippet BODLON KIND OF MAGIC AT SHELSUE

This correctly sized bitch appealed for breed type so feminine throughout, correct head proportions, slightly arched long neck into well laid-back shoulders, straight front leading to oval feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, correct tuck up and topline, well-muscled rear end, moved well. Happy to award her HG2 in strong line up

3/ Turners Basset Hound DEVONHOUND WHOS THAT GIRL BOB HG3

4/ Bruce Irish Wolfhound KILLOUGHERY TALIA

HOUND PUPPY GROUP

1/ Rycroft Std SH Dachshund CHIDAX SAHRA SAND BY TRISENSARA

Stunning baby, just six months at her first show. Full of confidence and charisma. Correct head, eye, neck, good shoulder, excellent bone and ribbing, correct top and underline, correctly angulated quarters, Moved soundly keeping her outline with great reach and drive. Very exciting prospect

2/ Kilroy MWH Dachshund ROZELLE ROSALIE AT JANCOP

Cracking red little Bitch with a lovely front assembly, depth, topline, well ribbed back and coupled, good coat,she really moved out well in this group pleased to award her puppy group 2

3/ Scarlett Beagle VANITONIA ENCHANTED OVER MICHELROY

4/ Way MLH Dachshund RALINES WAYS AND MEANS

Cream in full coat, another promising baby with good head, neck shoulders, neat topline, correct length and height, movement impeded by the long wet grass but still a good prospect

BEST HOUND VETERAN

Ergis MSH Dachshund CH SIOUXLINE RAPUNZEL WITH MELRIDING