Okehampton & District Canine Society

OKEHAMPTON & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

28th September 2024 – Michael Blay (Longbarrow)

Thank you to the committee for their invitation and to the exhibitors for a wonderful entry, at a very well

run show. Thanks must also go to my steward Chris for keeping me and the ring in order.

English Setters

PG. 2,1

1.Osman: Bournehouse Surocco Over Marissolo JW. D. pleasing head shape to this male, good neck

leading to well laid shoulder, good width to rib, level topline and strong behind, moved with drive.

RBOB

O. 3,2

1.Loakes: Sh Ch Goldbirch Hearts Desire JW ShCEx. B. Elegant bitch, lovely head and soft expression,

good neck and clean front, well sprung ribs, good proportions to body and a strong muscular rear

assembly with well turned stifles, found her in good coat, super mover, showing straight lines both

going and coming towards. BOB

Spaniels ( American Cocker)

PG. 1,0

1.Reed & Reed: Furian’s Morning Star. D. Good head shape, clean neck and good front, deep chest and

well sprung, slight slope to topline, and strong behind, good drive on move, but topline a tad bouncy,

found him in super coat. BOB

O. 2,1

1.Reed & Reed: Jaclee Trails of Gold Over Furian. B. Sweet 4 yr old cream bitch, good head shape with

moderate stop, pleasing body shape and moved well, but unfortunately totally out of coat on the day.

RBOB

Spaniels (Clumber)

PG. 1,0

1.Jefferies: Abbyford One Seren Ash of Jubilwell. B. 11mth old youngster who’s still developing,

pleasing head, eyes showing no signs of any haws, slightly bum high in body, but still growing, moved

well with maturity for his age. BOB & BP

Spaniels (English Springer)

JUNIOR 2,0

Brother and sister with not a lot to choose between them

1.Hill: Teignvalley New Beginnings. D. loved this boys shape and size, mature for age, clean head with

super dark eye, lovely body shape and coat coming on nicely, mature on the move with good drive and

straight lines, hard to believe he’s not older. Pleased to award him BOB, BP, G3 and PG1 2.Hill:

Teignvalley Rags to Riches. B. Female version of the dog who should have a good future in front of her,

lovely sweet head and expression, good neck and shoulders, good rib for age and good body shape,

liked her angles behind, moved well, but just preferred the steadiness of the boy today,

Spaniels (Welsh Springer)

OD. 3,0

1.Williams: Nyliam The Alibi For Trebettyn JW. D. A lot to like about this young male, super head, good

neck and when finally settled showed a good front, liked his body shape, strong through loin and well

angled behind, beat 2 on movement, showing good drive and a straight front when coming towards,

RBOB 2.Nicoll: Benoveor Sail on to Antreth JW. D. Another dog with good body shape, good head of

correct type, clean neck and well proportioned in body, moved with drive, but slightly pinning in on

front on the return. 3.Attwood: Ir Sh Ch Kylowen Drym ShCM ShCEx IR Vet Ch. D.

OB. 3,0

1.Morgan: Benoveor Endless Love at Rubytown.B. 2 lovely bitches and splitting hairs, good head, long

muscular neck and well laid shoulders, good rib and correct topline, strong coupled and well muscled

behind with good angles, moved well with drive. BOB 2.Blackford: Amberlight Adhara JW. B. Liked this

bitch in profile, but on the day found her slightly narrower in front than winner, good body shape and

tidy movement with good drive behind and reach in front. 3.Attwood: Kylowen Demelza VW IR Vet Ch.

B.

Spaniels (Cocker)

JUNIOR 5,1

1.Small: Albertean MinervaJW, B. Sweet B/W roan bitch of good shape and size, lovely head with

square muzzle with good stop, clean neck and good shoulders, good front assembly, deep brisket and

well sprung ribs, short strong loin and, a well rounded rear, clean and tidy on the move with tail not

stopping.2.Smith: Mundusmeus Out of Reach. B. Black and tan of lovely shape in profile, just found

her a bit narrow throughout head on, clean mover with plenty of drive. 3.Cowles: Regalav Valentine to

Shenjela. B.

PG. 3,2

1.Newstead: Alisma Annabelle. B. B/W Although stood alone in class didn’t distract from her qualities,

good head shape, moderate neck and good shoulders, well off for rib and short compact loin, found

her in good coat, would just prefer a little more oomph on the move.

O. 4,2

1.Salmon: Crimicar Indigo Eslipse ShCEx. D. B/ W roan dog, lovely shape, pleasing head and kind

expression, good neck and shoulders, clean shape to body and found in good coat, wide across rump

and liked his shape behind, a merry soul on the move showing good drive. BOB

2.Cowles: Shenjela Starlight. B. Sweet bitch of good shape and size, found her in good coat, good

though rib and short, short loin, moved well just not as finished as 1 today. RBOB

Irish Setter

P. 2,0

1.Pym: Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara. D. A mature boy only 6 mths, lovely shape to him with no

exaggerations, clean head of good proportions when viewed both in profile and head on, good length

to neck and correct shoulder and front, enough depth to chest for age, good body shape and well

angled behind, moved with a maturity that defied his young age, BP 2.Hadfield: Marzannes Happy

Returns. B. Liked the shape of this bitch when stood, good head, good neck and shoulders, good

topline and good rear quarters, just not the movement and maturity of 1 today.

JUNIOR 1,1

G. 4,3

1.MacDonald: Sheldonite It Takes Two Baby. D. Classic head shape, good neck set on correct

shoulders, good depth of chest with well spung ribs, correct gentle slope to topline, good through rear,

moved ok, but a bit wayward at times.

L. 2,0

1.MacDonald : Redclyst Head Full of Dreams. D. preferred the head shape to this male over 2, good

neck and deep in chest, strong loin and well muscled behind, tended to flag his tail on the move, but

showed good drive behind. 2.Hadfiield: Covarney Time Atfer Time for Marzanne. B. longer cast than 1,

found her in good coat, well muscled throughout, racy, but preferred the drive of 1 today on the move.

OD. 5,1

1.Pym, Bott & Milligan-Bott: Thendara Marshmello JW. D. Loved the shape of this boy when stacked

and didn’t disappoint when I got my hands on him, lovely head shape, well portioned, good neck

strong and of moderate length, clean through shoulders and front, dripping in coat, good topline and

muscled loin and correct angles behind, super movement from him, powerful driving action and

straight to and from, BOB & G4 2.Hadfield: Staratlanta Get a Wiggle on to Marzanne. D. another of

good shape, but not as finished as 1, good head shape, well developed rib and good strength to loin

and back end, just not the presence of 1 on the move. 3.MacDonald: Redclst Maximus. D.

OB. 1,0

1.Hadfield: Covarney Estee Avec Marzanne JW. B. lovely shape to this sweet bitch, classic head, good

neck and correct and sloping well back, deep chest and well sprung, liked her topline on the stack and

found her well muscled throughout, just had a tendency to throw an elbow on the day, showing good

drive behind, but enough about her overall to allow me to award her RBOB

Retrievers (Flat Coated)

PG. 4,1

1.Thurgood: Thurwhitt Lyra Belacqu. B. lovely 6mth old bitch, raw, but full of promise, pleasing shape

and nicely moulded and sufficiently long, good neck and shoulders, good rib development for age,

correct length to loin, good angles behind with a moderate turn of stifles, still immature on the move,

but showed enough to win the class 2.Clark: Ronevorg Can you be Serious. D. Another youngster with

a lot of potential, needs to settle when stood, but presents a pleasing shape when he does, good body

proportions and not over coarse, coat coming along nicely for age, moved well on the day.

3.McCammick: Montegrino Pied Piper For Saffdales. B.

O. 5,1

1.Bowen: Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW KCWGC. D. Liked this male as he entered the ring, all male

yet showing no sign of coarseness, clean head, good neck and shoulders, deep chest with well

defined brisket, found him in good coat, good topline and short, strong loin, liked his angles and

muscle definition behind, full of power and strength when on the move. Pleased to award him BOB

2.May: Ronevorg Dark Angel at Lussac JW KCWGC KCSGWC. D. could have swapped places with 1,

another quality male, well balanced throughout and without any coarseness, liked his shape and size

when stacked just thought 1 edged it today on movement. RBOB 3.Ford: Lussac Yawl of Percuil JW

SGWC. B.

Hungarian Vizsla

PG. 7,3

1.Parker & Gist: Glenbrows Rouge. B. Liked this young bitch’s head and kind eye, noble in head, good

neck, a tad upright in shoulder, good rib to her and correct trough topline and a well muscled rear for

age with good angulation, correct coat with distinct oily feel, moved well for her age. BP, RBOB & PG4

2.Challis: Vizslanya Domekos. D. darker coloured dog who didn’t seemed settled on the day, good

shape when settled, but tended to hunch himself up giving an unbalanced outline, moved well would

like to see him on another day. 3.Milner: Ivyvizbridge Just Thomas. D.

O. 5,1

1.Miles & Watkins: Kincsem Break Every Rule. D. Super male who stood out in the class, cleanest of

heads, lean and noble with kind eye of good pigmentation, good neck and correct through front

assembly good rib and correct level topline, short coupled and best of rear quarters, still a bit raw on

the move but showing super drive and reach, my pleasure to award him BOB & G2 2.Parker & Gist:

Glenbrows Calamity JW. B. pleasing bitch with good head shape, clean neck, found her slightly shorter

in upper arm than I would have liked slightly unbalancing her shape when stacked, level top line and

well muscled behind, which allowed her to drive from behind when on the move. 3.Challis: Vizslanya

Csibe JW. B.

Retrievers (Curly Coated)

PG. 3,0

1.Courtier: Maycourt Cover Shot. B. Liked the shape of this liver bitch when she entered the ring, good

head shape, with correct wedge shape, strong neck and well laid in shoulders, good shape to body

which is in correct proportions for her 20 mths, found her in good coat, liked her drive behind on the

move. RBOB 2.Harris: Brightmeadow Wish Come True at Dreamcurl. B. Still a baby, Pleasing shape

and size for her age, still needs to strengthen behind, in good coat, just not as mature as 1 on the

move. BP 3.Edworthy: Brightmeadow Man of Steel. D.

O 2,0

1.Courtier: Maycourt Take Me To The Top. B. 22mth old bitch of a good shape and correct shape, good

head shape, strong slightly arched neck and correct through shoulder and front, strong ribs and good

topline, in correct coat, liked her angles behind, good movement showing straight lines both to and

from BOB 2. Edworthy: Maycourt Heartbreaker. D. Larger male, good head, set on a strong neck,

preferred front of 1, good rib and well muscled behind, just not the drive of 1 on the move today.

Large Munsterlander

PG1,0

1.Disney: Wonglepong Willow Sunbird. B. 10yr old bitch not showing her age at all, pleasing shape,

good head and expression, strong neck and good shoulders, good shape when stacked with a strong

rear, just lacking the drive on the move. Presented in good coat. RBOB

O. 2,0

1.Disney: Sh Ch Wonglepong Wills Faramir ShCEx VW. D. Liked this boys shape, size and attitude,

good head and expression, good neck and correct shoulders, well boned straight legs, good rib and

correct topline, well muscled behind with a good turn of stifle, powerful on the move aided by his

handler who kept him straight and true. BOB 2.Disney: Kamaze Dance in the Dark. D. when settled this

boy presented a good picture, good head shape and correct body proportions, in good coat, just not

the movement of 1 today.

Gordon Setter.

PG. 1,0

1.Smith: Amscot Air Born Via Kewstoke. B. lovely shape to this raw youngster, square in muzzle and

with good head planes, good neck and shoulders, clean topline and in good coat, correct angles

behind moved well in the class and just outshone the open bitch in the challenge with her straight

lines and power. BOB

O 2,1

1.Jones: Roydack The Duchess. B. Really liked the profile of this bitch when stacked, good type and

well proportioned in body, good amount of width throughout and strong behind, moved ok, but would

like a bit more oomph to her. RBOB

Retrievers (Labrador)

P. 3,0

1.Braddon: Trendlewood It Takes Two. B. Chocolate, heavier set than 2 good head set on a strong neck,

liked her body shape when settled, short coupled and hammy thighs, in good coat, moved well for a

youngster. BP 2.Fishlock: Rossacre Tiny Dancer. B. Black bitch, finer type than 1, not as settled,

presented a good overall shape, good topline and strong behind, just not the maturity of 1 on the

move. 3.Hughes: Chardinham Cottonwoods. B.

J. 2,0

1.Evans: Trendlewood Long time Comin. D. yellow male just over 12mths old, pleasing on the eye

when stood, nothing in excess, good head shape and clean lines though neck and shoulders, ample

rib and good topline, found him in good coat on the day, good angles behind and steady on the move

showing enough drive. 2.Trevail: Menadue Lantic Sea Gem. B. Black girl, liked her shape and size, good

head, correct through body, just not the movement of 1.

G. 1,1

OD. 2,0

1.Evans: Chyanhal Pentewan at Pudleigh. D. Black boy who was full of beans, presented a good shape

when he settled, liked his head and strong neck, good front, well sprung rib and correct topline, found

him in good coat and strong well muscled quarters, moved well. BOB 2.Bond: Carpenny Padraig. D.

Heavier type than 1 and unfortunately on the day out of coat, good shape in profile but preferred the

drive and movement of 1.

OB. 4,2

1.Fishlock: Carpenny Halshimoor Delicious (AI). B. liked this bitch when stacked, good head and

strong through neck and shoulders, good front and good rib, short coupled and strong behind, just like

to see more of her on the move, would like more drive to her.RBOB 2.Trevail: Menadue Should be

Dancing. B. finer type than 1, feminine head, good neck and shoulders, narrower through body than 1,

well off for muscle behind but failed to show this on the move, just though she needed geeing up more.

Retrievers (Golden)

P. 2,1

1.Main: Putjade Perran By Gwyngala. D. Lovely shape to this puppy, found him well schooled and in

good coat, mature for his age, liked his kind eye, good neck and shoulders, clean front and well sprung

ribs, correct length to body and good behind with well turned stifles, steady on the move showing good

reach and drive. BP & PG2

J. 6,3

1.Mail: Putjade Perran By Gwyngala. D. As Puppy 2.Porter: Shearstone Dilly Gaff. B. liked this bitch

when she came in, nothing over done on her, sweetest of heads, good neck and shoulders, correct

body shape and good rear quarters, moved well, but unlucky to come against 1’s maturity on the day.

3.Fenn: Fulvia Just Magic At Jandeburn. D.

G. 5,3

1.Lees: Calacarey Follows the Sun to Denmarella. D. Heavier set dog of good shape and size, good

head and kind expression, balanced when stood and found him in super coat on the day, moved well.

2. Perry: Stormhayes Spring Willow. B. pleasing bitch when stood, but another out of coat on the day,

good shape to her and liked her angles both front and rear, would like more about her on the move.

OD. 5,3

1.Lees: Calacarey Follows the Sun to Denmarella. D. as per PG1 2.Fenn: Chalksville Highlander at

Jandeburn. D. good head shape, clean through neck and shoulders, good rib, for me shorter in body

than 1, good rear quarters, moved well.

OB. 5,2

1.Porter: Shearstone Muck Fe JW. B. Liked the shape and size of this bitch, beautiful head and kind

eye, good neck and well laid shoulders, correct front and well off for rib, good topline and lovely shape

to her rear, not in the fullest of coats today, but I forgave her this with her near faultless movement.

Pleased to award BOB. 2.McCammick: Saffdales My Memoirs to Inca. B. Another lovely bitch who I

liked the shape and size of, in good coat, showed good drive on the move, but unfortunately flagged

her tailed RBOB. 3.Perry: Stormhayes Spring Willow. B.

AVNSC. Gundog

G. 1,0

1.Searles: Cravessa’s bottoms Up JW. D. SWD. Liked the shape to this boy, medium sized yet bristling

with power, good head shape, good neck and well laid shoulders, straight front legs and well off for rib,

correct topline and correct body shape, found him in good coat with a correct woolly texture and of a

good length, move well with drive and purpose. RBOB

O. 3,0

1.Stirk: Sh Ch Stanegate Hey it’s Bianca JW ShCEx OSW. B. IWS. Dog I’ve done well for before and if

anything she gets better as time goes by, super head, good neck and well laid shoulders, good rib with

plenty of heart room, correct shape to body and good coat, moved well with her distinctive roll,

pleased to award her BOB & Gundog Group 2.Searles: Adormidera Apache Rose At Cravessa. B. SWD.

Pleasing shape to this bitch square and showing lots of power, just coming back into coat, moved well

on the day. 3.Searles: Rommy De Ubbadat JW (Imp Esp). B. SWD.

Gundog Group

1.Stirk: Sh Ch Stanegate Hey it’s Bianca JW ShCEx OSW. B. IWS.

2.Miles & Watkins: Kincsem Break Every Rule. D. HV.

3.Hill: Teignvalley New Beginnings. D. ESS.

4.Pym, Bott & Milligan-Bott: Thendara Marshmello JW. D. IS.

Gundog Puppy Group

1.Hill: Teignvalley New Beginnings. D. ESS.

2.Main: Putjade Perran By Gwyngala. D. Golden Ret.

3.Pym: Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara. D. IS.

4.Parker & Gist: Glenbrows Rouge. B. HV.

AV Gundog Puppy. 15, 5

1.Main: Putjade Perran By Gwyngala. D. Golden Ret.

2.Hill: Teignvalley Rags to Riches. B. ESS.

3.Thurgood: Thurwhitt Lyra Belacqu. B. Flat coat.

AV Gundog Graduate. 5,2

1.Carpenter: Aschfahl Kepanye. D. Weim. Lovely body shape being slightly longer than tall, clean head

and good eye, well sprung rib and good topline, short coupled and well turned stifles behind, moved

well in profile and straight and true on the up and return. 2.McCammick: Montegrino Pied Piper For

Saffdales. B. Flat Coat. 3.Goord: Dartview Formula one. D. Weim.

AV Gundog Open 6,4

1.Hipkiss: Afonbach First sign of Spring at Deltandamba JW. B. NSDTR. Good head with slight wedge

shape, clean neck showing no sign of throatiness, well laid shoulders and good rib, correct topline and

liked her angles behind, short striding yet showing good drive behind, found her in excellent coat.

2.McCammick: Montegrino Pied Piper For Saffdales. B. Flat Coat.

AV Gundog Vet. 11,4

1.Williams: Sh Ch Isfryn Spot the Difference Trebettyn VW. D. WSS. Loved the shape and type of this

welsh, lovely clean lines and bests of heads, good rib and correct topline, strength behind and busy on

the move. 2. MCCabe-Bell: Grandtully Eliza Doolittle. B. Cocker. Close run, but nit picking at the end,

good head and expression on this black bitch, clean through neck and front, good topline and short

coupled, wide across the loin, and showed her “merry” movement on the go. 3.Hadfield: Staratlanta

Gey A Wiggle On To Marzanne. D. IS.

AV Gundog Champion. 4,3

1.Stirk: Sh Ch Stanegate Hey it’s Bianca JW ShCEx OSW. B. IWS.

AV Junior Stakes. 29, 4

1.Pearce, Francis & Williams.: Longsdale’s Dance with me Trebettyn. D. German spitz klein. A fab class

of youngsters, this cheeky Spitz just stood out, super body shape, short compact with a square

outline, lovely head and sweet expression, super body shape under his profusion of coat, good angles

to his rear, clean and tidy on the move, brisk and showing good straight lines, pleasure to award him 1

st

in this super class. 2.Carpenter: Aschfahl Kepanye. D. Weim. 3.Elson: Volgarus Make a Choice at

Jomarnelli. B. Standard poodle.