Minehead & District Canine Society

MINEHEAD AND DISTRICT CS OPEN Show- 2 NOV 25.

Gundogs:

Many thanks to the committee for asking me to judge and their warm hospitality. Thanks to Ian and Sue my efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for bringing such quality dogs for me to preside over. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

Gundogs group, I shortlisted 9 from this quality line up and anyone of them could have taken the top spot and in the end it was down to showmanship and ring presence. G1 the stunning pointer, Philos Sunhouse black is back at Salmonmist JW, caught my eye with his classic outline, full of breed type and well balanced all through, handsome head refined with chiselling under eyes, deep chest and good lay of shoulder, has excellent feet, moved with drive, holding his outline, Heard after he has 2 CCS, so should get his title as well worthy of it. Was pleased to learn he went on to win BIS, Well done. 2nd Stirks IWS Nyllaup akoya pearl for Grakar JW, Exciting youngster, Feminine head with alert eyes and expression, plenty of brain room, hint of cheekiness, powerful neck leading to big ribs. Already well off for bone and muscle tone, coat of correct texture, holds her outline when moving, not surprised she has 2 CCs already but I feel the best is yet to come and she will win champ show groups before long. 3rd Challis Vizslanya Domenkos JW, Another quality dog from this kennel, won through earlier from a good entry of vizslas. Loved his handsome head, good eye colour and well set ears, has strength through his neck and body, prominent breastbone and tight elbows, presents a classic outline stacked and moving, certainly fit for purpose, and well handled, gorgeous russet colour coat which positively gleamed. 4th Serpa and Grahams Winterwell Tubby tompkin from Nyliram. JW, GSP, I have often admired the Winterwells GSP and was not disappointed in going over this lad. Quality dog, full of breed type, all male from his correct head proportions, with dark eye and expression, through to a well balanced body. Strong in second thigh and hocks, also fit for function. Showed himself to advantage to pip the Field into 4th place.

Gundog Puppy group. Again, a hotly contested group full of promising puppies which bodes well. 1st Jefferies Weimaraner Rivertone Athena over Silbermeer, Feminine, graceful girl who just oozes quality, loved her outline and correct body ratio, pretty head with kind eye and good length of muzzle, deep chest, clean underline with slight tuck up, silver grey coat gleaming, moved well earlier to take BOB but here upped her game to take the top spot. Deserves her title. 2nd Hills Peasblossom Emotions with Teignvalley, Stunning ESS puppy, again from a kennel I admire. Elegant feminine head with soft dark eye, deep chest and well sprung ribs, strong rear and well muscled up, held pleasing outline on the move and presented in lovely bloom, another who should make up. 3rd Mcilwaines and Reynolds Flatcharm mr heckles for Benoveor, very happy flat coat lad from a top kennel, handsome head with kind eye and expression, well made body with depth of chest and firm in topline, moved out well holding a lovely outline, in great coat and condition and pushed winners hard. 4th Moodys Trendlewood hometown glory, yellow lab who had won a quality class earlier on, liked his head piece, broad skull, good stop and muzzle and dark eye, uses his ears well as attentive to handler, well balanced body with barrel ribs and strong second thigh. Nicely handled and wagging his otter tail.

Bracco: Post grad.(2) 1st and res BOB Pearnes Woodlandblue Fernando, striking lad, took my eye on entering the ring with his poise and outline, liked his head, strong and all male, powerful body, with strong neck and good depth of chest, strong through rear which showed when he moved out with drive. Well off for bone and good skin. 2nd Critchleys Bracciano now or never JW, feminine girl who was a little unsettled today and not giving her best, but nonetheless a quality girl. Lovely head with good planes and large nostrils, good through body with deep chest and strong rear, pleasing outline and well balanced. Not as positive on move as 1st. Open (1)1st and BOB Critchleys Sh Ch Braccorians never say never, worthy champ lady who is a veteran and mum of 2nd so passing on her breed type. Lovely head piece with correct planes, lovely eye, strong neck flows to an excellent front assembly and well balanced body, moves with reach and drive. Well muscled up and good skin.

English Setter. Post grad(2,1a) 1st and Res BOB Bayliss Dyrham girl on fire, lovely tri lady who presented pleasing outline, balanced head, kind eye, well made front and rear with strong hocks and second thigh, just needs bit more maturity in body, nicely handled. Open (2) 1st and BOB Bishops Dyrham deja vue, mum to pg winner and same remarks apply, feminine head, soft eye, good length of muzzle, deep chest, legs well under body, held good outline on the move, also strong hocks and thighs, in lovely bloom. 2nd Osmans Bournehouse sirocco over marissolo JW , Handsome chap that I did well as a puppy and he has matured into a lovely dog, Liked his head and balanced outline but felt today 1 had the edge on maturity of body and better feet. In great bloom and moved well. Would have been res BOB but handler caught in another ring.

Gordon Setter . Post grad (3, 2a) 1st and BOB Allens Chiseled in time yuki storm for Hartenziel imp cze, stood alone but worthy winner. Feminine headpiece with soft dark eye, balanced head to muzzle, long neck leading to deep chest and ribs, well angulated rear, just a little out of coat today, moved with drive. Open, abs.

GSP. Puppy. (1) 1st and BPIB. Scrimgeour Empoli at Rezzini, just 6 months old , but showing promise, pleasing outline, body developing as it should at this age, pretty clean cut head with expressive eye,well angulated rear and moved ok for her age. Post grad(1) 1st and Res BOB Serpa Winterwell starry night at Mylanuka, beautiful girl, just oozes quality , gorgeous head and eye, well balanced body, deep chest and strong loin and second thighs, moved well, very close up to her kennel mate for BOB. Open.(1) BOB Serpa and Grahams Winterwell tubby tompkin from Nyrilam jw see group 4.

Hungarian Vizsla. Some differing types here today. Puppy. (3,1a) 1st BPIB Challis Vizslanya Sarkany. 10 month old male with strong bone development and of a good size. Handsome well balanced head, had a noble look about him, strong neck which leads to well proportioned body, holds pleasing typical outline on the move, well muscled up. Close up for puppy group placing. 2nd Parker and Harrisons Glenbows Scarlett, also from a well known kennel that produces quality, and unlucky to meet 1 today as he had the edge on maturity through body. Beautiful feminine head, lovely oval eye and soft expression, well balanced body with graceful curves and also holds pleasing outline, well handled. Post grad, (3) 1st and BOB Vizslanya Domenkos, see G3. 2nd Hewitts orion two maygar tim at Vizselle, larger and stronger type than 1st, head well balanced, correct dentition, strong neck, elbows bit loose, holds level topline on the move, strong second thigh, fit for function dog. 3rd Thomas Portreathivy of ambition.  Open (4). 1st and Res BOB Parkers and Gist Glenbows rouge JW, another quality lady, same breeding as her kennel mate, gorgeous feminine head with lovely eyes, so well balanced, has good depth of chest with prominent breastbone,tight elbows, strong level back and moved out well. Close up for BOB. 2ND Challis Vizslanya Vizi JW, spoilt for choice between these 2,elegant head with soft eye, good depth of chest with well sprung ribs, pleasing outline and level back, just didn’t have the “zip” of 1st today , but a well made quality girl. 3rd Orion two Magyar tim at Vizselle.

Irish Setters. A good entry numerically, however I was surprised to find some incorrect dentition and poor muscle tone on some. On the plus side, presentation was excellent.   Puppy(0) Special Yearling (6, 2a). 1st Pyms Marzanne trigger happy by Thendara JW, Took my eye on entering the ring, such ring presence, handsome masculine head,has really well made front and deep chest, racy outline with slight rise over loin, in fabulous bloom, well handled, close up for top honours. 2nd Rutherfords Clonageera summer moments JW, pretty headed girl who also has racy outline with arched loin, was a little hesitant as I learnt she had been man handled previously at a show, won her place on overall quality , excellent front and rear and in great condition. 3rd Harris Fairhaven young soul for Konakakela JW. Completed a lovely trio who all have their JWs.   Post grad (6, 2a) 1st Pikes Redclyst Sibelius, masculine head with pronounced occiput,long neck leading to good deep chest and spring of rib, strong rear and hocks, in good coat. 2nd Fulls Henaleas go west at Teinestaury, Handsome head with kind eye, well balanced body, just slightly preferred front of 1st, well angulated rear, and strength through thighs, moved holding outline, nice coat. 3rd Aldridge Clonageera winner takes it all JW. Limit (5, 1a) 1st and BOB Rutherford and Prangles Cloonageera take a chance JW, Gorgeous quality girl who oozes breed type, classy racy outline with slight rise on loin, feminine refund head, pleasing forechest and ribs,well angulated body, strong hocks, shown in great condition and well handled to take BOB in a quality entry. Close up in group , I feel her best is yet to come. 2nd Henderson and Pikes Redclyst Pershing, all male with super profile, refined balanced head with soft eye, long neck leading to well developed body, shown in great coat and condition, moved freely. 3rd Henderson and Szwajkowskis Redclyst Pasha. Open (2) 1st and Res BOB, Pikes Redclyst Boris, now a veteran and one I have liked before and still do, just lost out in attitude and ring presence to limit winner today and was unlucky in veteran too. Lovely lean head with pronounced occiput, kind eye and expression, excellent outline and holds topline well, well developed front and rear, strong hocks and shown in fabulous coat. 2nd Macdonalds Redclyst Maximus VW, litter brother to 1st and very much like him. Just preferred the head of 1st as 2nd didn’t have quite depth of muzzle, long neck, well balanced fore and aft, in gleaming coat , held topline on move. Well muscled up.

Curly Coat Retrievers. Puppy,(a) Post grad, (4, 1a). 1st and res BOB, Sutton and Whiteheads Foxriever immortal spirit, Impressed with his size and substance, correct wedge shape head with kind eye, well balanced body, held firm topline stacked and moving, nice tight curls, well muscled up. 2nd Edworthys Brightmeadow man of steel, slightly larger liver boy, handsome balanced head but I just preferred 1st today, good depth of chest and spring of rib, firm back, not as positive on move as 1st today, but a nice lad. 3rd Sutton and Whitehead Foxriever fire fly. Open (4,1a) 1st and BOB Edworthys Maycourt Heartbreaker, substantial boy and well off for bone, masculine head with correct eye, neck flows to deep chest and strong rear, tight curls and in hard muscular condition. Moved with drive, holding good outline. 2nd F immortal spirit. 3rd Harris Brightmeadow wish come true at Dreamcurl.

Golden Retrievers. Puppy, (4,2a). 2 litter mates in this class, little to choose between them. 1st and BPIB Pollingtons Bonilda dashing mystic, 2nd Bonilda Arabella dreamer, both had typical heads with kind soft eye and expression, correct dentition, both have good coats for age, bodies developing as expected at this age, 1st won on more positive movement today but probably change places often. Grad,(3,1a) 1st and Res BOB, Windsor Williams and Williams Aurgentious mena dhu JW, impressive lad, lovely rich gold colour, liked his head, broad skull and soft eyes, clean neck, well balanced through body, strong rear and hocks, moved steadily holding outline. 2nd Hurrels Kadaka king of klay, not the body of 1st for me, but lots to like, nice head, all male and well off for bone, strong hindquarters and moved with purpose, in good coat and condition. Post grad, (1). Windsor Williams and Williams Aurgentious dearov im, brother to grad winner and so like him, just a little heavier all through than him, rich gold in colour, broad skull and good ear set, good depth of chest and strong hindquarters, well balanced body, holds pleasing outline, moved steadily but flies tail slightly. Limit.(2) 1st and BOB, Hurrels Klassical legacy from double gold among Gillansgold imp nld, handsome gold chap who has masculine head, broad but not coarse, kind expression, good reach of neck, deep chested , level topline, short coupled, and moved out well, Great coat condition. 2nd Windsor Williams and Williams Aurgentious ros an gwel, litter sister to the previous winners and a feminine version of them, paler in colour, nice pretty head but for me little short in muzzle, dark eyes, good neck, shoulders and body, well off for bone, in good coat and condition. Open (1) Jarmans Sonham the next chapter for Acquelin, well balanced feminine girl, presents pleasing outline, nice head and eye, well spring ribs but little long in loin. Little out of coat today but moved well. Happy disposition and attentive to handler.

Labradors. Puppy (3) quality class, close decision. 1st and BPIB, PG4, Moodys Trendlewood hometown glory, see puppy group. 2nd Mills Jaybec winter yule, another exciting prospect, not as mature in body today as 1st, but developing well, handsome head, using ears well as attentive, holds pleasing outline, well balanced front and rear, strong hocks, expertly handled. 3rd Judds Harpitts black pepper. Grad(2) 1st Hobans Meadowleigh time to dream, black girl, pretty head, good ratios of skull to muzzle, has super front and shoulders, wide rear and strong second thigh, moved well wagging her otter tail. 2nd Foster and Perrys Rochevale Beal JW,large substantial lad, heavy headed with broad skull , soft eye and expression, not as positive on move as 1st, in good coat.   Post grad(1) 1st Jeffreys Lembas brooklyn at Mibridge, substantial lad with strong head piece, nice eye and ear set, little thick set around neck today, well bodied and strong second thigh, good coat and condition. Limit (1)1st and Res BOB, Evans Trendlewood long time coming at Pudleigh JW, another well boned and substantial boy, handsome head with broad skull, using his ears attentively, well sprung ribbing, deep chest, strong loin and rear with well set tail, moved with drive. Open (2) 1st and BOB Mills Jaybec winter wispa, cracking girl, who I see is mum of 2nd in puppy, so well balanced and holds that typical lab outline, feminine head and eye, good front and rear, very attentive to her handler, happy mover and shortlisted in very strong group. 2nd Wallace Tiaja love in the sun JW, one I have liked before and still do but now a veteran and just missed out to the younger ones today, I just preferred head of 1st , but she is still balanced with lovely soft eye and expression, holds pleasing outline, well set thick otter tail and compact feet,in great condition for 8 years young.

NSDTR. A lovely entry but 2 differing types here. Puppy(2) 1st and BPIB Hipkiss Deltandamba it’s a sin, smart young lad with super head of correct shape and size, lovely almond eyes and well set ears, body developing as you would expect for 7 months, holds pleasing outline with straight front legs and level back.gorgeous rust red colour. 2nd Millers Deltandamba blue on blue, litter brother, very similar but not as forward as 1st, already has good coat coming, balanced head, used ears well, pleasing outline but not as mature as 1st yet, but early days. Post grad. (3) 1st and res BOB, Hughes Abacot into the unknown JW, Eye catching rust coloured chap, clean cut head with alert expression,strong bone, good neck leading to well laid shoulder and well sprung ribs, moved freely and held outline and tailset. 2nd Shores Briztollie I have a dream, smaller chap not as deep in chest as 1st so looked bit leggy, pleasing head and eye, rich red coat, moved ok.3rd Hipkiss Deltandamba domino dancing. Open(5.1a) 1st and BOB Palfrey Eusanit wild Atlantic way. Mature boy, reminds me of the initial imports, liked his head, correct size and shape, used ears well, good through body, lovely double coat of rich russet, moved well holding outline albeit tail carriage little high, 2nd Hughes Abacot heart of the ocean JW lovely lad, not as mature in body as 1st handsome head, kind eye, medium neck, well made front and rear, also rich double coat, moved with drive. 3rd, Hipkiss Afonbach first sign o’spring at Deltandamba JW.

Weimaraner. Puppy(3) 1st BOB BPIB, Rivertone Athena, see Puppy g1. 2nd Hillens Weipowa license to thrill, not as mature as 1st, sired by a dog I have done well before, masculine head with expression of nobility,holds pleasing outline with good angles, chest developing nicely, strong second thigh and well muscled, 3rd Mutlows Madreliath magic man. Post grad(1). 1st Hillens Britmans Auriol, rangy dog, masculine head piece, would like a tad more neck and tighter elbows, but overall workmanlike dog who has strong second thigh and certainly fit for purpose. Open (2) 1st Res BOB Mutlows Braefell Goshawk JW, Impressive lad, handsome head of correct proportions, well developed body, with deep chest and strong rear, has correct body ratio, moves well holding outline, very close for BOB but just preferred puppy’s show attitude today. 2nd Jefferies Rivertone aurora over Silbermeer, quality girl who I have given BOB to before, but today she seemed a little out of sorts and soft in outline, probably hormonal, and didn’t give her best. Has super head and eye,feminine with tight lips, good depth of chest and well ribbed, correct body ratio, good bone and tight feet.

NSC Gundog Puppy(4,2a). both Spinone puppies from same litter so little to choose between them. 1st and BP Kemps Scodinzolare Pashmina of Pendio, just 6 months old so early days, pleasing feminine head with lovely eye and expression, deep muzzle and large nose, beard thick. body developing nicely with good front and lay of shoulders, strong hocks and large feet moved more positively than sister but probably will change places often. 2nd Mortimers Scodinzolare Pesche, o/roan, built on similar lines as 1st, little longer cast though, again has pleasing head, large nose and beard, strong neck, well boned, has strength through rear. 2 happy puppies. Post grad (a) Open (2, 1a) 1st BNSC IWS Nyallaup akoya pearl from Grakar see G2.

Varieties Gundogs.

Puppy. 1st Stangrooms cocker, Riondel artemis into Lappakia, at her last pup class, smart blue roan girl, lovely feminine balanced head with kind dark eye,low set ears, has pleasing outline, compact body, well rounded rear, has good coat and feathering, movement was more settled here than in pup group as she was close up for a placement earlier, smashing personality. 2nd Mcilwaine and Reynolds Flatcharm smelly cat to Benoveor, flat coat, litter sister to Pg3 and very like him, was little unsettled on move to start with but then moved with drive with ever wagging tail, attractive head, lovely eye, firm forequarters and rear, firm topline and in great coat and condition. 3rd Osmans Pointer Fleurfield Benjamin button with Marissolo. Post grad, 1st and best AV Salmons Crimicar blu diamond cocker, merry cocker with handsome head, well balanced body, strong hocks and well developed in second thigh, moved with drive, in lovely bloom. 2nd Kibbys ESS Pinhays princess sarah, pretty girl, holds pleasing outline, head is well proportioned and feminine, well made front and rear, well muscled but not quite as fluid as cocker on the move today. 3rd D Domino dancing NSDTR. Open(6, 3a) 1st Kibbys ESS Trimere taylor maid at Pinhays JW mature girl, bred in the purple, balanced head with slightly rounded skull, deep muzzle, kind eye, well made front and rear, moved true swinging from shoulders whilst holding topline. 2nd Goldie Sonham next chapter for Acqueline. 3rd Vizsla Perllaniside Royal fanfare.

Veteran. (14, 2a) What a quality class this was with some of my faves not getting in the placings today. 1st Hardings Field Kingsmist miss marple JW, just missed out on group placement today, was my BVIB at Bath earlier this year and still love her, feminine head with air of nobility, clean neck, good depth of chest and length of ribs, strong loin and rear, in lovely bloom and heard after is on 2 CCS so hopefully 3rd not far away as Fields are like fine wine, get better with age. 2nd Philos Pointer Fydal caprio at Salmonmist JW VW, Stunning pointer who I did well as a younger dog at Grantham, holds classic outline, well angulated, loved his head as so typical, excellent depth in brisket and good tuck up, shown in hard muscular condition, so unlucky to meet 1. 3rd Challis Vizsla Highforce future legend for Vizslayna JW VW completed an excellent trio who all deserved the red card, as did the 2 behind them.

BEV DUMMETT Judge