Ladies Kennel Association

THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

12th December 2025

BRACCO ITALIANO

Judge: Mrs Christine Morgan

BEST OF BREED : 1652 TOWNS, Miss E Braccorions Piccorino Pick Me

Dog CC : 1632 GROVES, Miss S & PIPES, Mr A Bushwacker Don Juan JW

Res Dog CC : 1614 BELL, Miss Amanda Tolriver Enzo At Owlspoint

Bitch CC : 1652 TOWNS, Miss E Braccorions Piccorino Pick Me

Res Bitch CC : 1633 HAMLYN, Miss D & FROST, Ms JK & AR Elettra Dell 'oltresavio Of Amestorah (Imp) It

Best Puppy : 1610 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Bringin It Back

Best Veteran : 1653 TOWNS, Miss E Sh Ch Braccorion Carma's Coming

Best Special Beginner : 1641 NORTHEY, Mrs Caroline Tito Saggio At Kingsoak Ex Libris (Imp NLD)

I’m deeply grateful to the ladies of LKA for inviting me to judge their wonderful show and for the warm welcome I received. A special thank you to my stewards, Mark and Joyce who were absolutely first rate. I am very grateful to the exhibitors for bringing their lovely Braccos for my opinion. The entry was full of quality and you all took the best dog home.

Class 810 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 811 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1637 LONGMAN, Miss E Callaiscroft Je Ne Sais Quoi. Well-balanced, straight front, deep chest, shortish neck with thick, elastic skin. Slightly off-square, with broad hindquarters, moved well. Loved his well worked head.

2nd: 1641 NORTHEY, Mrs Caroline Tito Saggio At Kingsoak Ex Libris (Imp NLD) A taller dog with good ribbing and depth. Not as settled as the winner.

3rd: 1646 RUSH, Ms Sheila & DUGGAN, Mr Kevin Kelevra Asilo Dei Cucul

Class 812 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 1655 WAND, Mrs Victoria & WAND, Mr Bryan & ROSE, Mrs Je Bushwacker Dirty Harry. I loved his size and shape. Straight front, well off for bone, big ribs giving plenty of heart and lung room. Masculine head, moderately short neck, elastic skin, broad quarters, typical movement.

2nd: 1626 FAZENFIELD, Miss Lesley & SMITH, Mr Robert I Owlspoint Askin For Trouble. Long head, lean cheeks, spongy nose, well balanced body, just a bit loose at elbow.

3rd: 1627 FISHER, Mrs Tracey & DERRETT, Miss Beth Appassionata Belisario (imp Usa)

Res: 1642 PEARNE, Mrs Claire Woodlandblue Fernando

Class 813 LD (5 Entries) Abs: 2 A lovely class.

1st: 1632 GROVES, Miss S & PIPES, Mr A Bushwacker Don Juan JW. A most impressive dog of correct and unmistakable type. He presents an almost square and noble outline, with great bone and substance. Masculine head of correct proportions, showing the characteristic chiselling, median line, pronounced occiput, slight stop, deep muzzle and divergent planes. Eyes soft in expression, giving the desired gentle, intelligent outlook. Strong, well-arched neck flowing cleanly into well laid-back shoulders with good return of upper arm, allowing for a true, free-reaching front action. Chest deep and broad with well-sprung ribs carried well back, providing excellent heart and lung room. Characteristic topline held well on the move, strong loin, hindquarters muscular and well-angulated with rear edge almost straight. Moved with purpose and efficiency, covering the ground with ease, showing the correct extension and drive so essential to the breed’s function. A dog of real quality who fully deserved the CC.

2nd: 1615 BELL, Miss Amanda Whitgun Renegade Master At Owlspoint Jw Shcex Osw. Well-balanced, long and angular head with deep muzzle and divergent planes. Well constructed forehand, slightly sloping pasterns and powerful quarters with well-set hocks. He wasn’t as tidy in front as the winner but nevertheless he moved with power and drive.

3rd: 1657 WARBURTON, Mrs Victoria & WARBURTON, Mr Allan Owlspoint Loads Of Trouble At Heberhouse JW

Class 814 OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1614 BELL, Miss Amanda Tolriver Enzo At Owlspoint. Of almost square appearance with a long, narrow head, clear median line, long, correctly set ears and muzzle well finished. Chest deep, hindquarters broad with well-muscled thighs. Good bone throughout, presenting quality and presence. Moved with drive and reach, shown in excellent condition and showed his socks off fully deserving the RCC.

2nd: 1629 FORBES, Mrs Linda & SLADDEN, Mr I Canemamans Primo Al Fine JW. Longer cast than the winner, with less correct tail carriage. Handsome and well sculpted head, just lacking the refinement of the winner.

3rd: 1631 GROVES, Miss S & PIPES, Mr A Bushwacker Demetrio

Res: 1647 SANDERSON, Mrs Catherine & SANDERSON, Mr Mark Sh Ch Owlspoint Trouble Again JW ShCEx OSW

VHC: 1623 DODD, Mrs M & HAMLYN, Mrs D Pogo Di Cascina Laghetto TAF

Class 815 GCD NO ENTRIES

Class 816 SBD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1641 NORTHEY, Mrs Caroline Tito Saggio At Kingsoak Ex Libris (Imp NLD). Repeat. BSB.

Class 817 VD/B (3 Entries) Abs: 1 Two fabulous veterans.

1st: 1653 TOWNS, Miss E Sh Ch Braccorion Carma's Coming. A truly eye-catching 9-year-old who immediately commanded attention on entering the ring. Despite the inevitable softness of maturity, she retains an outstanding head, exemplary breed shape and the best elastic gait, moving with ease and quality throughout. She has clearly passed these qualities on, as evidenced by the fact that my CC winners are her grandchildren. She set the standard for the bitches who came after her and was seriously considered for top honours.

2nd: 1622 CRITCHLEY, Mrs M J Sh Ch Braccorion's Never Say Never JW. A daughter of the winner and every bit as lovely. Of sheer quality, she presents an excellent outline, with well-developed hindquarters and elastic, flowing movement.

Class 818 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 2 A class full of promise for the future.

1st: 1610 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Bringin It Back. A promising young bitch of correct type, showing balance and substance for her age. Head well-proportioned with a slight stop, long, well-set ears and a soft, expressive eye. Neck of moderate length flowing into shoulders of correct lay, chest developing well, and body showing early strength. Hindquarters broad and angulated, with firm hocks and pasterns. Topline level, tail correctly set. Moves freely with reach and drive, showing confidence and typical breed character. In good coat and condition, she shows great promise for the future.

2nd: 1609 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Twistin My Melons. Litter sister and very similar; just a bit leggier at this stage. Moved well.

3rd: 1649 SLADDEN, Mr Ian Canemamans Final Blow.

Res: 1611 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Viva Las Vegas.

Class 819 JB (10 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1610 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Bringin It Back. Repeat.

2nd: 1618 SMITH, Ms L & SMITH, Miss S Teverlarni Lucky Star. Pretty girl, almost square, great finish to foreface, moderate length of neck, deep brisket, wide quarters. Tail carriage not ideal and lost her topline on the stack.

3rd: 1661 WORGAN, Mrs Amy Braccorion's Corrr Blimey

Res: 1616 BLOMFIELD, Ms Deborah Teverlarni Who's That Girl At Woodlandblue

VHC: 1609 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Rydonmist Twistin My Melons

Class 820 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 1 Another good clas..

1st: 1608 ATHERTON, Ms Sue Bracciano Never Again At Brevathos. Of good type and well balanced throughout. Lean and narrow head with a lovely expression. Plenty of forechest and depth of brisket, slight slope to her pasterns. Lovely mover.

2nd: 1630 FROST, Ms Julie & FROST, Ms Ashleigh Amestorah All That Jazz At Bushwacker. A close decision, I just preferred the width of thighs of the winner. She presents a terrific outline and I loved her head.

3rd: 1621 CRITCHLEY, Mrs M J Bracciano Now Or Never JW

Class 821 LB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1658 WEBBER, Mrs Lesley Valcor Killer Queen JW. She carries a typical topline that has the fall and rise without dipping. Very clean over neck and shoulders, plenty of depth and slight tuck up. Strong, tight feet. Distinctive head. Moved well.

2nd: 1654 WAND, Mrs Victoria & WAND, Mr Bryan Braccorion's As If By Magic Into Wanderhund. Doesn’t have the hind mover of the winner and was a tad elbowy but her head is well balanced with the required leanness and length.

3rd: 1656 WARBURTON, Mrs Victoria & WARBURTON, Mr Allan Withamfriary Lush Blossom At Heberhouse

Res: 1612 BEECHAM, Miss Donna Inspirations Lorenza Primavera At Rydonmist (Imp S

VHC: 1628 FISHER, Mrs Tracey & FISHER, Mr Lee Bettina (imp Ita)

Class 822 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 0 This class was a joy to judge. I could have awarded first to any one of the five.

1st: 1652 TOWNS, Miss E Braccorions Piccorino Pick Me. And I did! She is a superb example of the breed, combining elegance, substance and true Bracco type. Of almost square proportions, she presents a beautifully balanced outline with excellent length and depth of rib, flowing into a strong loin. Neck of good length leading into well-laid shoulders, forechest well-developed. Correctly angulated hindquarters with well-set hocks and firm rear pasterns, producing a positive, ground-covering action on the move.

Head of exceptional quality, showing a well-defined median line, slight stop, long well-set ears and a soft, expressive eye. Compact yet strong body, with a classic topline and harmonious proportions throughout. In excellent coat and condition, she moves with power, reach and elegance, covering the ground effortlessly while maintaining balance. Shown to advantage, she embodies breed type in both form and function, fully deserving the CC and Best of Breed.

2nd: 1633 HAMLYN, Miss D & FROST, Ms JK & AR Elettra Dell 'oltresavio Of Amestorah (Imp) It. I found her simply beautiful; her head is exquisite with a slight stop, long well-set ears and such a beseeching look in her dark ochre eyes. She oozes breed type and quality and has an aristocratic and dignified air about her. Very worthy of the RCC.

3rd: 1624 DODD, Mrs M & HAYES, Mrs Tracey Bushwacker Dolly Daydream

Res: 1607 ATHERTON, Ms Sue Sh Ch Braccorions You Win Again From Brevathos

VHC: 1620 COGHLAN, Miss L Sh Ch Braccorion's Va Va Voom JW

Class 823 GCB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1640 MOULIN, Miss Kelly Charlotte Gunsyn Ginontherock Dei Majikisles. Tall girl with a good forehand, moderately short neck, wide thighs with good finish behind. Lean head with good finish to foreface. Feet could be tighter, moved well.

Class 824 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 1625 EMPSON, Ms Tricia Bonario Hera. A pretty bitch with fine chiselling under her eyes. Finer frame and a bit bouncy on the move.