Colne Nelson & District Canine Society

Colne, Nelson & District Canine Society - Premier Open Show
Saturday, 3rd May 2025

I would like to sincerely thank the committee for inviting me to judge at your prestigious show, it was both an honour and a privilege.

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (1,1)

Limit (3,2)

1. Hewison’s Benvellyn Marakele Into Casblaidd JW SGWC

2yo racy and balance b. Nicely proportioned head and good fill between the eyes. Well angulated and body well ribbed. Very athletic on the move with accurate footfall. BOB.

Open (2,2)

Bracco Italiano

Puppy (1,0)

1. Blomfield’s Teverlarni Who’s That Girl At Woodland Blue

8mo b. Good overall substance and bone. Good coat quality and presents a balanced outline when stood. Rather nervous of being gone over today, which was unfortunate. BPIB

Junior (0,0)

Limit (1,0)

1. Warburton’s Owlspoint Loads Of Trouble At Heberhouse JW

2yo d. Excellent head proportions and deep muzzle. Strong neck leading onto well laid shoulders. Balanced angulation and stands square with good bone and overall substance. Compact shape and short coupled. Shown in good condition and shows his power on the move. BOB

Open (2,2)

German Wirehaired Pointer

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (1,0)

1. Geary’s Becka Dreams Of Little Prince At Germanus (Imp Hun)

12mo b who gave her handler a hard time today. Confident energetic temperament. Pleasing head proportions and good beard. Good bone for age. Well sprung ribs and excellent depth to chest. Nice substance all through and moderately angulated. Moved positively and with enthusiasm. Excellent quality overall and bags of potential.

Limit (2,0)

1. Geary’s Germanus Stands Out A Mile

3yo b. Excellent front construction and well off for bone and substance. Good spring of rib and short coupled. Strong back and excellent muscle tone all through. Well bent stifle and stands on straight, strong hocks. Shown is lovely coat and moved with drive. BOB

2. Kearn’s Rudishaw Waltzing Matilda

3yo b. A little out of sorts today and perhaps put off by the weather. Kind expression. Good length to neck. Ribs well sprung and good depth. Good substance and stands square. Would like some more angulation to the rear.

Open (0,0)

Pointer

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (2,1)

1. Baker & Swan’s Mattiboo Million Love Songs

12mo b&w d shown in gleaming coat. Well-proportioned head and correct stop. Strong muzzle with good depth. Good substance and bone. Stands on neat, strong feet. Moderate tuck up and short coupled. Excellent muscle tone. Maintained his topline well on the move.

Limit (3,2)

1. Baker’s Mattiboo Bohemian Rhapsody

3yo lemon & white d. Another presented in lovely condition from this kennel. Deep muzzle and well planed skull. Strong neck leading onto well laid shoulders with equal return of upper arm. Good bone and stands square with good width across the chest. Moderate tuck up and short couples. Strong across the loin. Balanced angulation and good length to 2nd thigh. Moved straight and true with power and graceful strides. BOB

Open (1,1)

Weimaraner

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (0,0)

Limit (0,0)

Open (1,0)

1. McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22

7yo d. in excellent condition for a veteran. Strong head, good length to neck leading onto well laid shoulder. Good depth to chest and well sprung ribs. Balanced angulation. Short coupled and strong across the loin. Efficient movement around the ring, showing good drive and agility. BOB

Miss Alexandra Adshead (Afonbach)