City Of Cambridge & County Canine Society

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE & COUNTY CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW 20th July 2024

My thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Society for the opportunity to judge at their show, set in a lovely outdoor venue, and of course to all the exhibitors for the great pleasure of going over their dogs. Summer finally decided to start in earnest and we all roasted in the hot sun. It’s fair to say that some exhibits coped better than others and I kept movement to a minimum to avoid everyone over-heating.

ENGLISH SETTER

PUPPY (2 entries)

1st McLoughlin’s ARABIN LOVE MAYBE, well-grown 7m B/B B with eye-catching outline, balanced head with chiselling developing nicely, eyes dark & will tighten as she matures and her head finishes, long & clean in neck leading to well laid shoulders, liked her depth of chest & well-fitting elbows, short & level in back with well-sprung ribs, strongly coupled, excellent width & strength in hindquarters, long from hip to hock, moved very well with plenty of drive & extension, BPIB

2nd Whiting & Grant’s KANIETTER SASSY SEASTAR AT ORMSTIGA, balanced outline on this 10m B/B B with everything in proportion, pretty feminine head with gentle expression in her dark eyes, not quite the balance in skull & muzzle of 1st at present, long neck leading to well-angulated front, deep chest, well-developed through body with strong couplings, back short & level, well let down and not over-angulated behind, lighter-boned & lacking substance of 1st at present but has time on her side, moved steadily

JUNIOR (3, 1 absent)

1st Skeggs-Gooch’s NELLASETT VELVET BROWN, attractive & well-boned 15m B/B Tri B, lean head with plenty of work & strength in it, would prefer a fraction more oval skull shape, dark eye giving lovely mild expression, pleasing length of neck & front angulation, sufficient forechest, liked her depth of brisket & elbows set close to body, well-ribbed, strong enough in couplings, broad thighs, enough bend of stifle without exaggeration, she used her strong hindquarters to move out with drive

2nd White’s DROVEBOROUGH SILVER PEARL FOR PADUAN, 12m B/B B, only a day out of Puppy, lean feminine head, good length of neck set into well-laid shoulders, shorter in upper arm than 1st, but has enough forechest, deep brisket with tight elbows, strong bone, liked her depth & strength in body though would benefit from a little more leg length for better overall balance as she is not the tallest, shapely & well-muscled hindquarters which were well let done, moved steadily

POST GRADUATE (2, 1 absent)

1st McLoughlin’s ARABIN SILVER PANDA, strikingly marked well-boned & mature 3 yrs Tri B/B B, nicely-balanced & well-worked head, lean muzzle with sufficient depth, lovely expression, long neck, well laid shoulders, enough return of upper arm, great depth of brisket, well sprung ribs, strong over loin, excellent width of thigh, well-angulated stifles, stylish mover holding her head held high, shame she was not in her best jacket after a litter which could have been the icing on the cake, RBOB

OPEN (3, 2 absent)

1st Whiting & Grant’s IR SH CH TATTERSETT FRANKEL’S STORM AT ORMSTIGA, well-presented 4 yrs O/B B in full coat, pretty head with oval skull shape, gentle expression, long neck leading to well laid-back shoulders, enough return of upper arm, ok for forechest, deep enough in brisket, well ribbed and strongly coupled, short & level in back with good strength over loin, well-angulated stifles, strong broad thighs, long from hip to hock, would prefer a shade more width all through, carried herself with grace & elegance on the move, BOB

POINTER

PUPPY (0 entries)

JUNIOR (0 entries)

POST GRADUATE (1)

1st Tate’s CODNORHAWK SCOTT ANDREW, impressive 2 yrs L/W powerhouse of a male, no mistaking his sex, plenty of strength in head with good breadth of skull, depth to muzzle & well-defined stop, bright eyes giving kind expression, long & clean in neck leading to well-laid shoulders, stands on straight forelegs with long strong pasterns, great depth of brisket, well-sprung ribs leading to strong short couplings, well-developed & powerful hindquarters which he used to great effect on the move, pleased to award him RBOB

OPEN (1)

1st Bird’s DROVEBOROUGH’S THE GAMBIT AT VINEPOINT, symmetrical & well-built 3 yrs B/W male combining strength with a graceful outline, liked the shape & balance of his head showing typical slight concave shape to his muzzle, dark eye, long clean & muscular neck, shoulders well-laid back, enough forechest & depth of brisket, good straight forelegs with tight feet, ribs well-sprung, strongly-coupled, well-angulated & well-built hindquarters, powerful movement covering the ground well, just preferred his slightly more lissom appearance to PG winner for BOB

AVNSC GUNDOG

PUPPY (7, 4 absent)

1st Watts’ OAKMARSH LITTLE ACORN, well-proportioned & strongly made 7m Brown B, balanced & unmistakably feminine head with medium stop, liked her skull to muzzle ratio & her pointed muzzle shape, neck of good length set into correct front angulation, already has good forechest along with impressive depth of brisket, strong body with slight tuck-up & finishing with well-turned stifles & wide thighs, her correct construction & happy temperament showed in her driving movement, all topped off with a good coat & undercoat, BP & PG2

2nd Cooke & Hammond’s SEASHAM JINGLE JANGLE, lovely balanced & graceful outline on this 9m L/W male, appealing clean-cut head of good proportions, dark eye with soft expression, correct length of neck fitting neatly into excellent front angulation, stands on correctly-boned forelegs & compact feet, deep brisket, well-sprung ribs reaching back to strong couplings, well-developed hindquarters with well-bent stifles, hocks well-let down, smart close-fitting jacket, could easily have been my winner here, just found him a little erratic behind on the move today

3rd Adams, Hammond & Cooke’s SEASHAM IT HAD TO BE YOU AT JENZO

JUNIOR (4, 2 absent)

1st Clack, Eddery & Clack’s EPSILON ADHARA AT MOLOKAIN, Liver B, just 12m, already has an eye-catching strong yet elegant outline, balanced feminine head of correct wedge shape with slight stop, lovely shaped eye, clean & strong in neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, plenty of forechest, deep & strong through body, short-coupled, moderate bend of stifle, powerful hindquarters, well-let down hocks, putting down a lot of power on the move, tight crisp curls to her coat, not as settled later in the challenge

2nd O LITTLE ACORN, repeat of Puppy

POST GRADUATE (5, 1 absent)

1st Clack’s MOLOKAIN HOCUS POCUS, well-boned 2yrs Black B, strong and balanced in profile, well-proportioned head with typical wedge shape & slight stop, dark oval eye, medium-length muscular neck leading to well-angulated front, clearly visible forechest, brisket deep & ribs well-sprung, deep & short in couplings with slight tuck-up, stifles moderately bent, great width of thigh & well-let down behind, lovely tight & crisp curly coat, powerful mover, performed very well in the challenge to take Reserve Best AVNSC over her younger kennel mate

2nd Abrahams’ CRAVESSA’S RIGHT ON THE DOT BY ADORMIDERA, pretty, medium-sized 23m White & Brown B of good body proportions being very slightly longer than tall, elegant feminine head with parallel planes & flat skull, slight stop, lovely eye colour & shape with the most captivating of expressions, well-set ears, correct short neck, well-angulated shoulder & upper arm, deep through body, moderately angled hindquarters with strength in thighs, curly coat of good woolly texture, very active mover showing good drive, one with an obviously happy nature

3rd Capps’ OAKMARSH INDIAN DREAM MAKER,

Res White’s MY PRIDE AND JOY

OPEN (9, 5 absent)

1st Abrahams’ ADORMIDERA ZIGGY STAR DUST, robust outline on this 7 yrs Black male, has matured so much since I last judged him, super shape & proportions to his head combining strength & elegance while retaining his masculinity, dark oval eye & the kindest of expressions, strong short neck, well-angulated in front, strong body with brisket reaching to elbows, ribs well sprung, powerful moderately angulated hindquarters, correct coat, moved very soundly on brisk stride, outgoing & really enjoying himself, Best AVNSC & Gundog Group 2

2nd Clack’s BAZZY INTI ANKA AT MOLOKAIN (IMP CZE), mature 5 yrs Liver male with impressive overall appearance & strong bone, handsome masculine head of correct shape & proportions, appealing eye & expression, strong & clean in neck, well angulated in front with good forechest, deep brisket & well-coupled, moderate bend of stifle, powerful thighs & well-let down behind, may have been feeling the heat as he wasn't putting all into his movement, sire of Junior winner and I can see where she gets her qualities from

3rd Gaskin’s IR CH SHADWOEMANE ELDERBERRY WINE AT DOVESTREAM (IMP BLR)

Res Watts’ OAKMARSH FREEDOM SGWC

AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG

PUPPY (1)

1st Bunn’s CORVE DEFIANCE, Barbet, 9 mths male, profuse black coat giving natural rustic appearance, correct large head with rounded skull & well-defined stop, square muzzle slightly shorter than skull, trademark beard & furnishings, round dark eye with the most charming expression, short neck leading to well-constructed front & balanced body which is deep enough, moderate rear angulation, could carry a tad more weight to advantage but in fit condition, stands naturally, light & lively on his broad feet, displaying obviously happy temperament, BPIR, Gundog Puppy Group 4

JUNIOR (1)

1st C DEFIANCE

POST GRADUATE (1)

1st C DEFIANCE

OPEN (1)

1st Kaye, Byrne & Barclay’s SWISS SH CH BRYANELLY WOODY AMONG NIZZANA WW23, mature 5 yrs Portuguese Pointer male with strength & balance in outline, correct proportions to skull & muzzle, clearly-defined stop & rounded flews, good eye shape & colour with captivating expression, strong neck of medium length, ample forechest, excellent front angulation, body deep & broad all through, well-sprung ribs, powerful broad thighs, correct moderate bend of stifle, a little sluggish in the class but pulled himself together later in the Group to show off his easy powerful movement, BIR, Gundog Group 4

A.V. GUNDOG VETERAN (19, 9 absent)

What a lovely class of oldies, all in lovely condition and every one a credit to their owners

1st Roper’s CATNNELS INSIDE STORY FOR BRENSHAM SGWC VW, balanced outline & substantial build on this 9 yrs Golden Retriever male, well-proportioned head with broad skull, sufficient width & depth to muzzle, kindest of expressions, strong in neck, well-angulated in front with good forechest & elbows fitting close to brisket, deep in body with well-sprung ribs, short-coupled, wide strong thighs, well-bent stifles, hocks well let down, stands on lovely round feet, so very sound on the move, Best Veteran Gundog

2nd Burchell’s TIVALAKE TEMPTATION HTM NOV EX RL1 EX, 9 yrs, a beautiful, compact & powerful package of a NSDTR B, so feminine, clean & neat in head, muzzle tapering from moderate stop to her flesh-coloured nose, correct almond eye shape & colour giving her a bright alert expression, medium length strong neck leading to excellent front angulation, deep through body with good spring of rib, well bent stifles, good width to her thighs, really enjoyed watching her true springy movement, used her well-feathered tail well

3rd Wilson’s HAMELDOWNTOR MUSIC OF THE NIGHT VW, Flat Coated Retriever

Res Joyce’s RANCHSTAR VYVYAN, Hungarian Vizsla

VHC Pounds-Longhurst’s ROSGAR DOLLY O’DARE AMONG MOSSBURN, Golden Retriever

RESERVE BOB GUNDOG COMPETITION

1st Senior’s OAKSWARREN FEEL THE HEAT AT ALASZDALE (AI), 15 mths Hungarian Vizsla, robust & unexaggerated outline on this medium-sized male, attractive masculine & lean head, correctly shaped skull & muzzle with nothing overdone, well-shaped dark eye giving an intelligent expression, strong neck leading to well-laid shoulder & straight front, plenty of forechest, good depth to his brisket, well-sprung ribs, short strong & level in back, moderately angulated stifles, used his well-muscled thighs to cover the ground combining power with grace & elegance, showing off his lively temperament

2nd Wilson’s HAMELDOWNTOR MUSIC OF THE NIGHT VW, 8 yrs Flat Coated Retriever B, very feminine & racy in outline, long well-moulded head with flat skull & slight stop, dark eye with delightful bright expression, neck clean & long, shoulders well-laid back, good return of upper arm, plenty of forechest, deep in brisket, well ribbed back & short-coupled, very muscular hindquarters, moderate bend of stifle, lovely tight feet, her overall fitness showed in her driving movement while her wonderful wagging tail revealed her happy nature

3rd Bunn’s CORVE DEFIANCE, Barbet

Res Hoare’s LYMNOARES ODE TO MEMORY, ESS

VHC Burchell’s FLAVOUR OF TOKAJ ASZU SUCHY LAS VEGAS TO TIVALAKE (IMP POL), NSDTR

GUNDOG GROUP

From a nice Group of Gundog BOBs I shortlisted 7 for further consideration, including the Labrador, Pointer and English Springer Spaniel, my final four being:

1st Remington’s ROZAMIE BLACK PEARL JESSREMJUL, the sturdy & compact shape of this Black Cocker Spaniel B caught my eye, she did not disappoint on closer inspection, head is well-proportioned with square muzzle & neither too fine nor too coarse, gentle & bright expression in her dark brown eyes, neck of moderate length, very well constructed fore and aft, strong all through body, well-developed hindquarters, moved as well as she looked with true driving action, that unmistakable bustle and merry wagging tail, topped off with a gleaming coat

2nd Abrahams’ ADORMIDERA ZIGGY STARDUST, SWD

3rd Pounds-Longhurst’s MOSSBURN GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY JW, Golden Retriever B, symmetrical & balanced in outline, well-built & well-muscled all through, well-proportioned feminine head, dark eye with a delightful kind expression, very muscular in neck which is of good length, shoulders well laid back with equal length & good return of upper arm, deep brisket, ribs deep & well sprung, strongly coupled, powerful hindquarters with plenty of width to her thighs & well-bent stifles, moved on a long, easy & driving stride, a pleasure to watch her move

4th Kaye, Byrne & Barclay’s SWISS SH CH BRYANELLY WOODY AMONG NIZZANA WW23, Portuguese Pointer

GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP

1st Wheeldon & Hurry’s DEWMIST DOLCE VITA WITH CATNNELS, Golden Retriever B, just 6 mths, already presenting a lovely balanced & symmetrical shape with level topline, pretty head with the right amount of breadth to her skull & depth to her muzzle, appealing dark eye & expression, clean neck leading to excellent lay of shoulder & return of upper arm, plenty of forechest, deep brisket, well-ribbed & strong in flanks, short coupled, great width of thigh for her age, good bend of stifle, movement needs to tighten, but that will come, confident & friendly temperament

2nd Watts’ OAKMARSH LITTLE ACORN, Chesapeake Bay Retriever

3rd Gammon’s GLENBROWS REMINISCENT, 9 mths Hungarian Vizsla B, appealed for her overall shape, correct medium bone, not overdone in any way, feminine, lean & nicely balanced head, good eye colour, moderately long & smooth in neck, well-laid shoulders & long forearm, prominent breastbone, upright pasterns, deep brisket with well-sprung ribs, short back, strongly-coupled with desired slight tuck-up, rear angulation is moderate, thighs developing nicely, hocks well let down, legs straight front & rear, lively & graceful on the move with accurate footfall for one so young

4th Bunn’s CORVE DEFIANCE, Barbet

Teresa Dunsdon (Judge)