Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association

I would like to thank the Committee for their kind invitation to judge and their hospitality at this well run show. Big thanks also to my 2 stewards who braved the cold and were very efficient. 

 English Springer Spaniel. These were a pleasure to judge as quality dogs which made for tight decisions. Junior, (4,1a) 1st, BOB and BPIB. Taubmans Meonstoke wild thyme, lovely puppy, feminine head with kind eye and expression. Correct dentition. Well laid shoulders leading to good depth of chest, well off for bone, correct body proportions and held a clean classic outline stacked and moving. Well muscled rear and good hocks. Moved with purpose and drive and shown in fabulous bloom. Just pipped her litter sister into 2. 2nd Turvey & Murray’s Meonstoke wild cherry at Harvancourt. Almost identical to 1st. And same remarks apply. Today I just slightly preferred the chest and movement of 1st but I am sure they will change places many times. Was close up for res BOB. Shown in lovely condition and well muscled up. 3rd WIlliams & Toublics Cobhay heavenly hydrangea, completed a nice trio of pups and was unlucky to meet the sisters. Post grad. (4,1a). 1st and res BOB Hydons Loxbourne hustle and bustle, lovely liver/white girl with feminine head, melting eyes and expression, correct bite, good lips and nose. Good through neck to well laid shoulders and good depth of chest. Well muscled rear and correct top line and tail set. lovely feathering and in great coat and condition. Moved out well with typical shoulder swing. 2nd Proctors Petranella perfick bliss, a lovely girl who has balanced head with correct eye and ears. Feminine expression. Well laid shoulders and good ribs, strong bone. On the day felt she was dropping her topline a little and is bit longer cast than 1st but has lots to like. Presented in excellent coat and condition. 3rd Cobhay heavenly hydrangea. Open (3,2a). 1st Williams and Toublics Cobhay fancy phlox, mature girl with pretty head . Kind eye and expression. Good neck and shoulders but I would prefer a little more depth of chest and shorter loin. Holds a good outline stacked and moving . Tight feet and correct tail set. Well handled by her young handler who will be one to watch in the future. 

 Golden retrievers. A variance in type in some classes but overall a quality entry. Puppy. (3). 1st BPIB. Harvey’s Valisa va va voom. 11 months old so more mature than the others in body.Feminine head of correct proportions and kind eye and expression. Good length of neck leading to well placed shoulders. Strong muscular thighs.Well off for bone and cat feet. Held balanced outline on stack and moved with power. In good coat and condition. 2nd Balls Shearstone live in the dream at Fivelms. Another feminine puppy. Lovely head, correct bite, dark eye and well placed ears. Slightly preferred her head to 3rd place. Also has good neck and shoulders.  Well balanced throughout. Sound, happy mover. 3rd Todd’s Xanadu with Toddrosa of sunshine’s valley. Completed a promising trio of pups.  Junior (6,1a)1st Russell Bonds Rosiante here we go again, Well balanced lady, liked her outline. Pretty head with kind dark eye, good bite, ears nicely set. Good length of neck leading to good front, well off for bone and cat feet . Strong rear with good second thigh. Moved well in this class but as the classes went on, she did loose enthusiasm and show attitude, but one to watch. 2nd Linfield Tonara Yellowstone, handsome lad, head of good proportions, dark eye, good ear set. Clean neck leading to well made front and rear, strong bone and round cat feet, Just lost out to 1st as slightly longer in loin but a close call. Moved with purpose and in great coat. 3rd Normans Tonara Silvertown , sister of 2nd and similar. Grad (6, 2a), repeat of junior class. Post grad (3), 1st and res BOB Gullivers Tonara moon walk, another one from this kennel and of similar mould. Handsome gold lad, liked his balanced outline, has masculine head with dark eye, strong bone, held good topline on the move and moved the best in the class. For me he had the best rib and chest too. Well muscled up rear with strong hocks. In fabulous coat and was close for BOB. 2nd Rosinante here we go again, from previous class, 3rd, Tubbs Paunternapaws by the sea with alsutu. Open (5)1st and BOB, Clarke Sunnyoak the girl is mine, well balanced feminine girl with everything in right proportions. liked her head and eye, kind expression and good dentition. clean neck leading to well placed shoulders, good through to strong rear, moved with drive and shown in lovely coat. Pleased to hear she won the gundog group later. 2nd Witheys Rosinante Major hero, well coated mid gold lad, scored here on his lovely head proportions and overall balance. Good depth of chest and strong well muscled rear, strong second thighs. Moved with purpose and close up for res BOB, just preferred tail set of pg. 3rd R here we go again. 

Labrador retriever. This breed was difficult to judge as some needed more ring training as it was hard to get hands on to assess the heads and some were dirty and smelly. I know they are a working gundog breed and should be fit for purpose but for the show ring a quick wipe down would be appreciated. Temperments were excellent as all were very happy and exuberant. Puppy.(3,2a) 1st and BPIB Vine and Hassels Mattand blackberry crumble at Beanalrem. Pretty black girl pup who is a bit raw and leggy at the moment. Clean head with melting expression. Chest and body developing as expected at this age, nice thick tail correctly carried on the move. Nicely handled. Happy puppy. Junior (6, 3a) 1st Daveys Clanfield guardsman. Headed a challenging class to judge. Won on his overall balance and body proportions and shown in good condition. Broad skull with dark eye,good depth of chest, did tend to drop his topline at times, well muscled rear with strong second thighs. Correct tail. Moved well. 2nd Vine and Hassels Zackiver bubble and squeak at WImjass, kind eye and expression, ear set well and close, good bite, lost to 1st on chest and rib but still pleasing all through. Nicely handled. 3rd Fosters Rochevale Beal.Post grad,(9,4a). 1st and Res BOB Wallaces Dreammake for Tiaja imp dnk, well balanced girl with feminine head of correct proportions and kind expressive eyes, well of for bone and substance, strong neck leading to well laid shoulders and good rib, well muscled rear and correct tail. Moved out well, pushed hard for BOB. 2nd Jurys Handialla lady in red at Ballaremera, another well balanced lady, liked her head and expression, also has strong neck leading to well laid shoulders and good rib, strong through rear, just preferred the topline on 1st today, moved with purpose. 3rd R Beal. Open (5) 1st and BOB, Goodwins Mcfarwins flashing lights JW, lovely yellow girl, well balanced and held nice outline stacked and moving, kind dark eye, alert expression, strong neck, good shoulders, deep chest and good rear angulation, well boned and moved with drive, shown in good condition. 2nd Daveys Clanfield Highland rose, mum of junior winner and passing on type, also well balanced and substantial, kind eye, correct bite, good depth of chest and strong rear, just a tad soft in topline today, otter tail correctly set, moved well. 3rd Wallace Tiaja love in the sun. 

Bev Dummett