Bath Canine Society

I would like to thank the Committee of Bath for inviting me to judge and their hospitality. Lunch was delicious. Thanks to my stewards, Phil and Jan who were very efficient. Finally thanks to the exhibitors for bringing their lovely dogs and the sportmanship displayed ringside.Decisions were tight in several classes. Fields have always been one of my favourite breeds and todays entry was filled with quality dogs with happy personalities and certainly fit for purpose. Considering the depth of quality in the breed, (last time I also had a quality entry) its disappointing that they regularly get overlooked in group competition in favour of the more flashy gundogs. However I was very pleased to learn my BPIB did get in the puppy group shortlist, so well done. 

Dogs-

Veteran.(2). 1st and BVD, Davies Elgert lets dance at Benbreac, lovely to see him again as he was my RCC last time I judged and was close up again for RCC but felt he didn’t quite have the positive movement of the younger boys today. Handsome head with chiselling, kind eye, good through neck and shoulders, strong boned, good angulation front and rear, shown in hard muscular condition and good coat. Presents lovely outline and belies his age. 2nd Harris Kingsmist Panther, another who belies his age, and a quality dog, well boned and balanced throughout. Excellent forequarters, good spring of rib and well muscled rear with strength in second thigh. In great bloom and moved with drive but I preferred head of 1st.

Puppy (3) It was lovely to see all the puppies happy and playing in the ring. What characters they were. 1st BPD Holgates Nadavin Avyaan, 8 months old liver boy, well balanced outline, pleasing head with gentle eye and expression, developing nicely in forequarters, ribs well back, strong rear and hocks. Moved with drive when he did settle holding topline and tailset. Good feet. Was so close up for BPIB but in final challenge, the girl was more together moving, but I’m sure they will swap many times. 2nd Harris Thandiwe Mirrorball, 11 months another quality puppy, presents nice outline stacked and moving, handsome head with noble expression, long neck leading to well placed shoulders, body maturing, strong boned, also moved with drive holding correct topline and tailset, just preferred the rear and feet of 1st today. Very well handled and shown in lovely bloom. 3rd Young and Nunns Brynnyth Elysian. Completed a promising trio, will follow their progress.

Junior, (1) N Avyaan, see puppy.

Post grad. (2,1a) 1st Housemand Flyenpyg First Sight, handsome head with kind eye and expression, today I felt he was carrying a bit of weight on his shoulders which made him look bit stuffy round the neck which he isn’t, good through front and ribs go well back, strong loin and hocks, well boned and muscled, tends to fly his tail a bit but overall a nice lad.

Limit.(3) excellent class. 1st and RCC Hardings Kingmist remember me JW, one look at this lads head and I think Eternal Knight, classic noble look, chiselling below kind eyes and moderate stop. Clean strong neck leading to well made front, well off for bone and well ribbed back. Strong loin and good hocks with strength in second thigh. Presents balanced outline stacked and moving. I feel his best is yet to come so lost out on finish of CC winner, but his day will come. 2nd Tyes Irisbel the greatest showman at Tymora JW unlucky to meet 1 today as he is also a quality lad. Handsome head, lean with moderate stop and soft eye, well balanced all through body, good spring of rib and depth of chest, well muscled rear and strong loin and thighs. In great coat and was really splitting hairs between these 2, just slightly preferred head and expression of 1st. Moved out with purpose. Should make up. 3rd Porter, Russell and Palms Bogdogs Brynnyth at Winsbrook.

Open (4, 1a). Another excellent class. 1st, CC and BOB. Mosedale and Rossiters Sh Ch Elgert disco inferno at Knightsbay, wow what a cracker. This gorgeous boy has come on since I last judged him. I liked him back then, so was pleased to meet him again. Catches your eye on entering the ring, he just flows. Classic masculine head with soft melting expression with an air of nobility. Well balanced all through and holds a lovely outline. Good depth of chest, ribs well back and strong loin. Well boned and tight feet. Moved with flair and show attitude and his black coat gleamed in the sun. A worthy champion. 2nd Davies Sh Ch Gadhelic rum tum tigger to Benbreac, another worthy champion, quality dog all through, also presents balanced outline. Handsome head, good neck and depth of chest, strong rear, well muscled up, in lovely coat but didn’t have the show attitude of 1st today and wasn’t as positive on the move as limit winner.

3rd Murrays Navadin Wallace.

Bitches-

Special beginners, (3). 1st and Best SB. Porters Kingsmist agatha christie at Winsbrook,

Quality black lady full of breed type, classic feminine head with soft expression and melting eyes, clean neck leading to good front, strong through loin to well muscled rear, shown in good condition, nicely handled. 2nd James and Vaux Sonnetend made you laugh with Tippledal, not as mature as 1st but a nice girl. Feminine head and expression, holds nice outline, clean neck, good front and rear, in good coat, moved well showing drive from hocks. 3rd Rhodes Viva Esperanza du rieu grand imp Fra.

Veteran (2) 1st BVIB Hardings Kingsmist miss marple, Another one I have admired in the past and really coming into her own. Presents balanced outline, lean feminine head, clean neck, strong through forequarters, good length of rib and strong loin. Moved with drive, considered for RCC but felt didn’t quite have the finish of the open winners today, but should make up. Took BV over a lovely lad. 2nd Kingsmist agatha c at w, just pipped by sister today. A good litter.

Puppy,(6) Another fun class of happy puppies. 1st and BPIB Osborns Elgert Blackpink, very showy black pup with bags of personality and show attitude, feminine noble head, kind eye, balanced front and rear and already developing strong bone, holds lovely outline stacked and when settled moved out with drive from strong hocks. Just pipped the boy puppy as she was more positive on the run round for BPIB. 2nd Bowens Thandiwe invisible string around Clandrift. Another quality pup, well balanced and holds lovely outline, lean feminine head, good ribs, well off for bone, good front and rear with strong rear and thighs, moved soundly with drive, in lovely bloom. 3rd Bebb Suttons Navadin aleana gyda Cochen. Will watch these 3 with interest.

Junior(3). 1st Adams and Lewis Sonnetend tailor made for Irisbel. Looking at my catalogue later I see these 3 are all litter sisters. Splitting hairs between them. Well balanced girl, feminine head with kind eye and defined occiput, clean neck flowing to well made front and rear, ribbed well back, muscular thighs. Very well handled and her attitude on the move took her to top spot. 2nd Stones Sonnetend made you look, very similar to 1.Today I felt 1 had the edge in maturity and show attitude. A well made girl, also has feminine head and soft noble expression, pleasing front and rear, good depth of chest, well muscled up, moved soundly with drive, in good coat. 3rd James and Vaux Sonnetend made you laugh with Tippledal. See spec beg.

Post grad. (4)1st Russell and Palms Wealdthorn rumour at Brynnyth. Won here on overall maturity of body, pleasing head, lean with soft expression, balanced through body, well boned, deep chest, ribbed well back and strong loin, moved soundly, in good condition.

2nd Angus Elgert queen of hearts to Sparkenhoe, see she is granddaughter of Baronet whom I gave BOB too last time. Pleasing head, balanced outline, clean neck, mature in body, good bend of stifle, very well handled showing unhurried stride. Gleaming coat and well muscled up. 3rd S made you look.

Limit (3), excellent class. 1st Moores Fantastic field shine like a diamond at Gadhelic JW, easy to see why this young girl has already done big winning, so well balanced and sound on the move. Feminine head, long lean muzzle, well made front and rear, good depth of chest and well spring ribs with strong loin and second thigh. Holds topline stacked and moving. Shown in fantastic bloom and was close up for top honours but I just preferred the heads of the open girls but was a close decision. 2nd Adams and Hirds Irisbel English rose JW, Unlucky to meet 1, also has feminine head, lean with chiselling and kind eye, good reach of neck leading to well made front and rear, well boned, balanced outline, holds topline, moved with purpose, in good coat, just preferred feet of 1st. 3rd Johnsons Sonnetend silk stockings for Syvidae.

Open,(5, 2a) another excellent class. 1st CC Holgates Sh Ch Navadin exclusive JW, My RCC winner from Windsor and was lovely to see her again. Beautiful feminine head, lean with chiselling and kind eye and expression, presents a balanced outline and is well off for bone and substance. Super neck leading to good front, well ribbed back and deep chest, strong well made rear. Moves out well with unhurried stride, just pipped by the showmanship of the dog for BOB. In lovely condition. 2nd RCC Holgates Sh Ch Nadavin Zahlee, half sister to 1st and so much like her. Like peas in a pod. Lovely head and expression, also well made forequarters and rear, strong boned, presents pleasing outline stacked and moving, strong loin and second thighs, very close up to 1 but felt 1 had but more finish to her body but very close decision. Also in lovely bloom. 3rd Adams and Lewis Irisbel cherish you, so unlucky to meet the winners today as a quality girl.

BEV DUMMETT (Judge)