Crufts

CRUFTS

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

Saturday 8TH March 2025

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

It is a huge honour and privilege to judge Crufts, and I was delighted with the depth of quality throughout the entry. It was a truly international affair with dogs from around the world competing. I can honestly say that I would have been happy to award several sets of green cards, some very close decisions. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the pleasure of your lovely dogs and sportsmanship ringside. Also to my 2 lovely stewards for keeping the ring moving as we were a late start in the ring. Hope you all enjoyed the day as much as I did

Class 1989. Veteran Dog - Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11143 - Ch Migwell Soloman's Puzzle (ai) (Mrs C J Griffin-Woods)

8 year old dog, who is still looking in fine fettle. Winning this class today on his sound and clean movement. All male, workmanlike with good substance and bone. When stood presents a pleasing outline. Balanced head, with good width to the backskull, strength and length to the foreface. Strong neck, and enough fill in of forechest, chest is well let down with ribs carried well back. Hindquarters show a good bend of stifle. Moving with positive footfall - BVD

2nd Place 11132 - Sh Ch Next Generations Chesepi Range Rider (Imp Usa) (Mrs M A Barker)

Wow, hard to believe that this dog is coming up 10 years of age, with so much to admire. He looked a picture stood, holding a pleasing outline. He has the desired strength and substance. Masculine and balanced head, with a kind eye. Good width in front and fill in. Lovely spring to the ribcage with a short strong loin. Strong hindquarters. Presented with a good coat texture. Moving out true, just not quite the freedom of winner today

3rd Place 11140 - Ir Sh Ch/int Ch Moyasta Decoyman An Ch17'18'19'22 Cw17/18/19 Cenw Jun Ch (Mrs M Cummins)

4th Place 11156 - Sh Ch/nld Ch Arnac Weatherdeck Buoy (Mrs C S Mayhew)

5th Place 11172 - Chesepi Ulysses (Mr D N Rigby)

Class 1990. Puppy Dog - Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Class 1991. Junior Dog - Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Place 11181 - Oakmarsh Locksley (Mr S Jackson)

Shapely 15 month old dog, all the basics are there, he is just needing to fill his frame. Liked his overall structure, balanced and proportions. Pleasing head shape, with an intelligent expression. Neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline and well set on tail. Enough depth for his age and stands on well boned limbs and nicely knuckled feet. Used his strong quarters to drive around the ring. A little out of coat today

Class 1992. Post Graduate Dog - Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Place 11167 - Riptide Gentlemens Relish (Mr R & Mrs S Playle & Thomas)

Lovely strength and substance on this 20 month old dog. Like his overall shape and size, masculine all through. His head has good proportions with a keen expression and very responsive to his handler. Strong, clean neck of good length. Deep in forechest and nicely filled in. He stands foursquare on well boned legs, and well arched toes. Ribs are well sprung, with a short strong loin. Liked his hindquarters they show a good width to the thigh. Moving out soundly and with drive. Coat of good texture.

Class 1993. Limit Dog - Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st Place 11174 - Battsrock Are You Ready (Mrs V Royle)

Liked the overall substance and strength of this 4 year old dog, and sound in his movement. He has pleasing body proportions and a lovely outgoing demeanour. Masculine head, with good width to the back skull, moderate stop, with length and strength to the foreface, and a keen and eager to please expression. Good depth through the body, and a well filled in forechest. His ribs are well sprung with a short strong loin. Well developed hindquarters, which he used to drive around the ring, tending to fly his tail a little high. Presented in good coat and condition

2nd Place 11131 - Pixiesrock Maestro Cadenza (Mrs F C Bament)

Another pleasing dog, 3 years old of good type. He is a nice size, slightly longer cast than winner. He has a balanced and masculine head, with well placed ears and a kind expression. Strong neck, and lovely depth to the brisket. Good bone and nicely arched toes. His ribs are well sprung and carried well back, a fraction longer in loin. Strong and muscular rear. Moved soundly, but not the drive today of winner

3rd Place 11162 - Longmeadow Barnegat Bay's Surfer at Penrose (Imp Usa) (Mrs J Morris)

Class 1994. Open Dog - Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

Super class, quality down the line

1st Place 11145 - Gch/ch Next Generations I' Am Woodford (Mrs Ng Grütter)

Upstanding and quality dog coming up 3 years of age, who has such a lovely flow, and a pleasing outline when stood. Displaying lovely balance and strength. Masculine head, with a toning eye, his neck is clean and strong, good fill in of forechest and depth to the brisket. Standing on well boned limbs and tight feet. Well developed through the body, deep and ribs carried well back with a short strong loin. Found him to be harmonious in his angulation with a good width of thigh. A super mover, clean and true both fore and aft, whilst holding his outline in profile and showing plenty of drive. Presented with a harsh coat. Delighted to award him DCC and BOS

2nd Place 11153 - Sh Ch Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW (Mrs M V & Mr J & Mr J Mahon-Hunns & Hunns & Newton)

Super 6 year old dog, a picture of strength and masculinity. So much to admire on this dog, and close up to winner. He has such a smart and sturdy outline and looked like he could work all day. Loved his substance and balance. Well proportioned head, with a good width to the back skull, and length to the muzzle. Strong neck flowing neatly into a well held topline, deep in brisket with good width in front. Strong and muscular hindquarters with a good sweep of stifle. Fabulous drive from his hindquarters, today just preferring the precision of winner. Presented in a great coat and condition. Please to award him the RDCC

3rd Place 11147 - Sh Ch Tideflight Floki (Mr J M & Mrs J M Hayes)

4th Place 11173 - Sh Ch Chesepi Waco (Mr D N Rigby)

5th Place 11136 - Glaneils Count On Me (Mr S A & Mrs C L Broomfield)

Class 1995. Field Trial Dog - Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Class 1996. Special Working Gundog Dog - Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11143 - Ch Migwell Soloman's Puzzle (ai) (Mrs C J Griffin-Woods)

Repeat VD

2nd Place 11131 - Pixiesrock Maestro Cadenza (Mrs F C Bament)

Repeat Limit

Class 1997. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog - Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11174 - Battsrock Are You Ready (Mrs V Royle)

Repeat Limit

2nd Place 11131 - Pixiesrock Maestro Cadenza (Mrs F C Bament)

Repeat SWGD

Class 1998. Veteran Bitch - Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

A super class of bitches.

1st Place 11165 - Ir Sh Ch Riverrun Everybody's Friend (Messrs D & M Murray)

Quality 8 year old bitch, so very feminine yet retains her substance and strength all through. Liked her overall size and balance. No mistaking her gender, she has such a lovely gentle but alert expression. Her head is well proportioned with feminine strength. Neck clean, strong and of good length. Really liked her fill in of forechest, deep and with good width, well boned forelegs being columns of strength placed well under the body. Lovely spring to the ribcage, which were carried well back. Holding a good topline both stood and on the move. Using her strong wide quarters to drive around the ring with precision. Presented with a good coat texture – BVB & BVIB

2nd Place 11169 - Sh Ch Oakmarsh Dancing Diva VW (Miss C A Pont)

Another lovely 8 year old bitch, not at all looking like a veteran. Slightly different stamp to winner, but oozing quality. Nicely balanced head piece with a kind eye. Strong neck flowing into her well held topline. Brisket is well let down and well developed. Ribcage well sprung a fraction longer in loin. Lovely hindquarters, strong and muscular. Moving out well, not quite the drive of winner

3rd Place 11175 - Arnac Bay Gamble (Mr D & Mrs T Thompson)

4th Place 11155 - Sh Ch Arnac Bay Flax (Mrs C S Mayhew)

Class 1999. Puppy Bitch - Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Class 2000. Junior Bitch - Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11134 - Oakmarsh Laurel (Mrs L & Mr L & Miss K Blaber)

Much to commend this 15 month old bitch, she has a lovely outline when stood, just needing to finish filling her frame to complete the picture. Well proportioned head, her amber eyes giving an alert and gentle expression. She has a good reach of neck and starting to develop nicely in forechest. The brisket is down to the elbow and ribs carried well back. Her hindquarters are well developed and wide across the thigh. Winning the class on her accuracy on the move, whilst holding her outline with a good tail carriage

2nd Place 11163 - Penrose Victrix Ludorum (Mrs J Morris)

Loved the substance and strength of this 15 month old bitch. When stood she is so balanced and in proportion giving a shapely silhouette. Balanced head and kind in her expression. Her strong and muscular neck flowing seamlessly in to a well held topline and tail carriage. Deep and with the right amount of width in front, well developed forechest. Strong boned limbs onto a slight hare foot. Good ribcage and a short loin finishing with strong muscular quarters. She has a super side gait showing drive, just needing to finish tightening fore and aft. Excellent coat texture

3rd Place 11180 - Oakmarsh Little Acorn JW Ratn (Miss K Watts)

4th Place 11182 - Oakmarsh Land of Promise (Miss K & Mrs A & Mrs N Watts & Mellersh-Tett & Mellersh-Tett)

5th Place 11146 - Next Generations Perfect Reflection Jh (Mrs Ng Grütter)

Class 2001. Post Graduate Bitch - Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11152 - Arnac Bay Hawthorn (Mrs R J Madden)

Smart 6 year old bitch who presented a pleasing outline when stood, all in proportion and nothing is overdone. She has such an endearing expression from her dark toning eyes. Good width to the backskull, moderate stop and proportionate length to the muzzle. Brisket is down to the elbow and forechest well developed. She stands on legs of good bone and tight feet. Ribcage carried well back with a short strong loin. Muscular hindquarters which she used to drive around the ring, with precision fore and aft. Coat a little on the blow, but of good texture.

2nd Place 11158 - Arnac Bay Inca (Mrs C & Miss S Mayhew & Worrall)

5 year old bitch who looked a picture on the stack, nicely balanced with feminine substance. Pleasing head of good proportions. Strong neck of good length, liked her front assembly, showing width and depth. Lovely boned and well rounded toes. Her body is well developed with a good spring to the ribcage. Strong hindquarters with width to the thigh. A sound mover fore and aft, today not showing quite the rear drive of winner

3rd Place 11133 - Battsrock So Fine (Mrs S Baxandall)

4th Place 11139 - Oakmarsh Kingsley Adsila (Miss A & Mr S Corcoran & Jones)

5th Place 11142 - Melseed Perseverance by Migwell (Mrs C J Griffin-Woods)

Class 2002. Limit Bitch - Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11161 - Baymoss Tweed of Penrose (Mrs J Morris)

Very much liked the size, substance and femininity of this bitch who is coming up 3 years of age. She presents a shapely silhouette with well balanced body lines. Having the desired strength all through but not overdone. Nicely proportioned head, strong clean neck flowing into well placed shoulders, bringing her legs well underneath the body. Depth and width to the forechest, with well boned limbs. Ribs showing a good spring, to well turned stifles. A steady mover, just not showing the drive in the final challenge. Shown in a super double coat of the correct texture

2nd Place 11138 - Glaneils Don’t Worry Be Happy (Mrs C & Mr S & Mrs M & Mr J Broomfield & Broomfield & Mahon-Hunns & Newton)

Quality 3 year old bitch, of a different stamp to 1st but who was very close up. Her outline gives the impression of being sturdy, well built and combining workmanlike femininity. She is very balanced when stood, and harmonious in her proportions. Liked her cheeky and outgoing personality. Feminine head with a kind expression. Not quite the forequarters of winner, but nicely filled in and with depth, strong ribcage carried well back with a short loin. Moving out cleanly in all directions.

3rd Place 11168 - Amore of Ridsome (Imp Ita) (Miss C A Pont)

4th Place 11177 - Oakmarsh Haunting Melody (ai) (Miss S Turner)

Class 2003. Open Bitch - Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

Lovely class, a pleasure to judge

1st Place 11159 - Sh Ch Arnac Bay Hebe Wgc ShCEx Ew22 (J & C Middleton & Mayhew)

A bitch I have had the pleasure of judging previously, but she had to pull out all the stops today to take the top spot as she was in fine company. Fully mature at 6 years of age and looking in super condition. She shows herself off with such confidence and verve, combined with strength and beautiful balance. Everything is in proportion, with one part flowing into the next. She stands foursquare with impressive poise. Feminine head, with a keen and intelligent expression. Strong neck, and her forelegs are well under the body giving a well developed forechest. Ribs are well sprung with a short strong loin. Complementary angulation fore and aft. Strong muscular wide quarters with a good bend of stifle. Presented in a good harsh coat. Such a free and positive mover, holding a lovely topline and correct tail carriage, in harmony with her handler. Pleased to award her BCC & BOB

2nd Place 11137 - Glaneils Daydream Believer (Mrs C & Mr S & Mrs M & Mr J Broomfield & Broomfield & Mahon-Hunns & Newton)

Very much liked this 3 year old bitch, she pushed the winner hard, I really was knit picking! Another who presents a beautiful picture on the stack. Loved her happy and outgoing nature. She is so very feminine but has strength and substance. She has lovely proportions and quality in abundance. Balanced head piece, with length and strength to the foreface, kind alert eye. Found her well developed through the body, with depth and substance. Nice fill in of forechest, today just preferred the return of upper arm of winner. Well boned limbs and neat feet. Strong hindquarters, in good muscle tone and width across the thighs. Powered around the ring with a free flowing action. Good coat texture – Delighted to award her the RBCC

3rd Place 11176 - Sh Ch Arnac Bay Harvest (Mr D & Mrs T Thompson)

4th Place 11144 - Swiss Ch Wheaterdeck Yoomee (Mr Steve Grütter)

5th Place 11178 - Oakleaf Manor Bay of Oakmarsh JW (Imp Deu) Rati (Miss K Watts)

Class 2004. Field Trial Bitch - Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Class 2005. Special Working Gundog Bitch - Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1st Place 11161 - Baymoss Tweed of Penrose (Mrs J Morris)

Repeat Limit Bitch

2nd Place 11179 - Ch Oakmarsh Freedom Sgwc Ratn (Miss K Watts)

6 year old bitch, liked her overall size and femininity. She has substance but is not overdone. Lovely feminine head, showing a good width to the backskull, moderate stop and a good length to the muzzle. She has such a gentle and adoring expression for her handler. Clean strong neck of good length, well developed in forechest and ribbing, a fraction longer in loin. Strong and muscular hindquarters. Clean and true in her front action a little closer behind today.

3rd Place 11170 - Ch Penrose Hash Brown Sgwc (Miss C A Pont)

4th Place 11148 - Battsrock Sweet Child O Mine Wgc (Mrs D & Mr T Herring)

5th Place 11150 - Int/fr/lux/bih Ch Rhea of Potomac River (Mrs Mf Mathiot-Mathon)

Class 2006. Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch - Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1st Place 11161 - Baymoss Tweed of Penrose (Mrs J Morris)

Repeat Limit Bitch

2nd Place 11160 - Arnac Bay Jellicoe JW (J & C Middleton & Mayhew)

Another quality bitch and at only 22 months has the best yet to come. Not quite the maturity through the body of winner as yet, but everything is in the right place. Pleasing head piece, showing good balance and ratios. Strong neck flowing smoothly into a well held topline. Chest is down to the elbow and ribs have a nice spring, a fraction longer in loin. Strong hindquarters with a good width of thigh. Shown in hard condition and a good coat. Moving out soundly

3rd Place 11139 - Oakmarsh Kingsley Adsila (Miss A & Mr S Corcoran & Jones)

4th Place 11182 - Oakmarsh Land of Promise (Miss K & Mrs A & Mrs N Watts & Mellersh-Tett &

5th Place 11148 - Battsrock Sweet Child O Mine Wgc (Mrs D & Mr T Herring)