- Show Date: 12/01/2025
- Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
- Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
- Published Date: 05/04/2025
Goyt Valley Gundog Society
GORDON SETTER
PUPPY (1, 0abs)
1st Warren's BENBUIE COMANCHE
11 and a half month old dog who is stylish, well grown and well balanced. Head quite deep, stop well defined and dark brown eyes. Long neck, well arched. Shoulders sloping and well positioned, elbows set close to body, level topline, broad, muscular, stifles well bent and hocks well let down. Free and positive mover, straight and true, fore and aft. Presented in optimum condition and handled to advantage, BOB, BP & RBPIS.
JUNIOR (1, 0abs)
1st Warren's BENBUIE COMANCHE
As previous class
LIMIT (5, 2abs)
1st Ellington BEECHLAKE THE STORYTELLER OF FINNSFOLK
Adolescent dog of pleasing size, has substance but is not overdone. Appealing head, correct in depth and length, defined stop, dark eyes of pleasing shape. Stands on oval feet, straight well boned legs and his shoulders are well positioned. Firm level topline, steep in croup. Muscular hindquarters, hocks well let down and used to advantage on the move.
2nd Hartley BALNAKEIL CARN LIATH
Feminine bitch who appealed in head for its correct proportions, defined stop, dark brown eyes. Long neck, pleasing front, shoulders well positioned, excellent bone and feet. Longer cast body, firm topline, tail well set and carried. Moved positively in all directions.
3rd Speed's RONALDSBILL MAGIC STARS OF NIANNSETER
OPEN (1, 0abs)
1st Fudge's FIELDBERRY SECRET WEAPON AT RUFUSMOOR JW
Head of pleasing properties, obviously masculine. Strong, well grown body, well arched neck, shoulders well positioned, strong bone, oval feet well arched. Deep in brisket and ribs well sprung, firm topline, tail well set and carried. Moves very positively, coped well in a difficult ring. Shown in super coat and condition.
RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)
PUPPY DOG (1, 0abs)
1st Taylor's THORNYWAIT SKY DIVER
Well proportioned puppy, head well balanced, dark eyes set well apart. Muscular neck, straight well boned legs, round feet. Compact body, ribs deep and well sprung. Firm level topline, tail well set on and carried level with his back. Muscular hindquarters, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Profuse coat, well presented.
PUPPY BITCH (5, 3 abs)
1st Nelson CADWST SONG OF SPRING
Well balanced bitch with a pleasing outline, I liked her head shape, dark brown eyes and excellent pigment. Clean and muscular neck, straight well boned forelegs, the best of feet. Ribs deep and well sprung, firm level topline and tail well set and carried. Strong muscular quarters, short hocks, well let down. Not in her full jacket here but what she had was flat and well presented, moving out positively fore and aft. BP
2nd Shaw, Robertson & Robertson AURGENTIOUS MELION AN KI AT AKENSCALES
Feminine bitch puppy, not quite the balance of 1 and I would prefer more leg length. Pleasing head shape, dark eyes and pleasing pigment. Shoulders well positioned, strong bone, deep body and carrying too much weight. Moved positively but a little sluggish.
JUNIOR (6, 4abs)
1st Hill's DRUMKILTY ONE NIGHT STAND FOR SANDAULA
Mature pale cream bitch, well balanced, dark eyes and the best of pigment. Stands on excellent feet, well boned legs, deep and well developed body, ribbed well back, firm in topline although she could be a little more compact. Excellent tail set and carriage. Optimum muscletone, strong well turned stifles, hocks well let down. Moved out freely and positively in all directions. Shown in excellent condition.
2nd Robbins & Rowark's BREKSWOOD HONEY BEE JW
Mid gold bitch with an appealing head, correct eye shape and colour. Muscular neck, moderate bone and front angulation. Firm in topline, deep in body and with ribs well developed, firm in topline, moves positively in all directions just not quite the freedom of 1.
GRADUATE (9, 6abs)
1st Hill's DRUMKILTY ONE NIGHT STAND FOR SANDAULA
As per previous class
2nd Robertshaw's AKENSCALES BEAU BARON JW
Well conditioned dog, upstanding and in good condition. Straight well boned legs, well arched feet, muscular neck, shoulders well positioned. Deep in body, well ribbed back, firm topline and excellent tail carriage. Moved positively in front, a little close behind.
3rd Gannaway-Jones SIWRENGALE SAILS INTO SCARISBRICK
POST GRADUATE (7, 3 abs)
1st Hill's DRUMKILTY ONE NIGHT STAND FOR SANDAULA
As per previous class
2nd Walker & Roberts LAMANCHA TRUST YOUR HEART WITH GLOI JW
Dark gold bitch, excellent head of good balance, dark eyes and excellent pigment. Muscular neck, not the shoulders of 1, moderate bone and excellent feet. Firm level topline, pleasing tail set and carriage, short coupled, muscular body and shown in optimum condition.
3rd Taylor's LAURENLEY LEON
LIMIT (4, 2 abs)
1st Hill's DRUMKILTY ONE NIGHT STAND FOR SANDAULA
As per previous class
2nd Griggs MULFIELD MANGO MARMALADE
Cream dog who was shown in good condition, appealing head and eye. Clean through the neck, shoulders quite well positioned, could have a little more bone. Body has good bone, short though the loin, moved positively but could be firmer in the rear.
OPEN DOG (3, 1abs)
1st Bates AKENSCALES WATERLOO
Masculine male, head of good proportions, could have a little more fill in muzzle. Neck of good length, strong well boned legs and the best of feet, well arched. Firm level topline, body has good enthusiasm and is well ribbed. Maintained his topline standing and moving and moved out positively in all directions.
2nd Munro ALIBREN READY TEDDY JW
Smaller and more compact than 1, masculine head and eye. Could be cleaner though the neck, shoulders quote well positioned and with enough bone. Short coupled body, moved positively in front could be firmer in rear.
OPEN BITCH (5, 1abs)
1st ROBBINS & ROWARK BREKSWOOD LADY ELEANOR
Mid coloured gold bitch, moderate and well balanced. Liked her head shape and proportions, eyes of pleasing shape, could be a shade darker in colour. Shoulders well positioned, straight well boned legs and excellent feet, deep bodied, ribs well sprung, firm in topline and with well muscled quarters, stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Moves on an even stride, covering the ground with ease, shown in optimum condition. BOB
2nd Hill's Drumkilty One Night Stand For Sandaula
As previous classes
3rd Gannaway-Jones SCARISBRICK SNOWFLAKE
SPANIEL (CLUMBER)
PUPPY (1, 0abs)
1st Taylor's MAURSETT MERGWYNN
6 month old bitch who has immediate appeal for her balance. Large head, broad on top, deep in stop, clean, dark eyes. Thick in neck, shoulders strong and muscular, short legs strong and well boned. Well muscled body, chest deep, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Strong, well developed hindquarters, well muscled, large round feet. Moved straight and true, just needs a little more confidence. BP
JUNIOR (2, 1abs)
1st Dronsfield's KNOCKHALON HOCUS POCUS
Strong bitch of pleasing overall balance. Large head, heavy brows, deep stop, could have more strength in muzzle. Neck quite long and strong, shoulders ell placed, strong well boned legs. Long in body and muscular all through, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Strong quarters, well muscled, low hocks, moved out positively fore and aft.
LIMIT (1, 0abs)
1st Dronsfield's ALBERT NEPTUNE
Male of pleasing size and balance, not my ideal in head although it is large and broad. Strong bone, short legs and pleasing overall balance, firm in topline, body deep and well ribbed back. Muscular rear, moved soundly and presented in excellent condition.
OPEN 0 entries
SPANIEL (SUSSEX)
PUPPY (1, 1abs)
JUNIOR (1, 1abs)
LIMIT (2, 1abs)
1st Hipgrave's LORD OF THE GLITTERING CAVES AT TERNSPRINGER
Strongly built dog, well balanced head, pronounced stop, hazel eyes and a soft expression. Long, strong neck, deep chest, strong through the body, muscular thighs, moves true fore and aft with a typical roll. Shown in excellent condition.
OPEN (1, 0abs)
1st Hipgrave's SH CH EALD VILLAGE GOSSIP VW
Beautiful bitch, strongly built but retaining femininity. Wide skull, well balanced head, large eyes and a soft expression. Strong slightly arched neck, shoulders well positioned, short, well boned legs. Chest deep, back firm and muscular, strong, well muscled quarters, strong bone. Plentiful flat coat, very well presented. Moved out true fore and aft.
A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER GUNDOG
PUPPY 0 entries
JUNIOR (1, 0abs)
1st Kenyon's WOOLIMUT'S UARE MY SHUGA PIE
Black and white barbet, well proportioned body. Strong head, rounded skull, muzzle square, dark round eyes. Short neck, strong muscular neck, level topline, ribs rounded, moderate rear angulation. Moderate rear angulation, thick natural curls, well presented.
LIMIT 0 entries
OPEN (2, 2abs)
A.V. PUPPY (22, 0abs)
1st Stead's Ravensett Illusionist Of Settavista
Well grown youngster, clean in outline, head long, lean and of pleasing balance, dark brown, expressive eyes. Long neck, shoulders well set back, ribs well sprung, muscular hindquarters. Tail well set and carried, moved with a free action. Long, silky coat, well presented.
2nd Walker & Roberts Gloi Dubh Mormaer
Just 6 month old Flatcoated Retriever, long, nicely moulded head, medium sized dark eyes, chest deep, forelegs straight and and well boned, needs to firm in feet, body well ribbed, muscular quarters. Moved out positively.
3rd Gammon's Martgarian Zantara
A.V. JUNIOR (11, 0abs)
1st Holman's Ronevorg Can I Be Famous For Namtresa
Young Flatcoated Retriever bitch, feminine and of medium size. Well moulded head, dark brown eyes. Neck well set, chest deep, well ribbed back, forelegs straight and round, well arched feet. Free and positive moving.
2nd Gordon's Hawkfield Happy Times JW
Shapely orange and white bitch with a typical profile, skull of medium length and stop well defined, dark eyes and an appealing expression. Long neck, shoulders quite well positioned, enough bone. Ribs well sprung, quite short coupled, muscular hindquarters. Free and positive moving easily in profile.
3rd Baron's Landebec Ventura
A.V.OPEN (29, 0abs)
1st Cook's Sh Ch Highclare Only One Avec Tailliside (ai) JW
Orange and white Brittany of ideal size with moderate bone, skull slightly rounded, stop moderate, expressive brown eyes, triangular ears, set and carried high. Neck of medium length, muscular shoulders, elbows set close to his body. Deep in chest, rib cage well rounded, short and strong through the loin. Moderately bent stifles, thighs muscular. Moved on a brisk short stride, holding his topline and shown in optimum condition.
2nd Sielski's SH CH ORCHIDSTAR BOLTS OF SPEED
Liver and white GSP male, medium size and compact in body. Clean cut head, medium sized dark eyes, clean through the neck and front. Good bone, straight well boned legs and compact feet. Firm short back, well muscled thighs, moved very positively.
3rd Poulton's Passione Knightspool
A.V. SPECIAL WORKING 1 entry
1st Capille's Zorrazo X Factor At Lendever Ftaw
SWD male I judged recently and one I appreciated then. Masculine head, flat skull, medium sized, oval shaped eyes. Of medium size and well balanced, very well muscled and in better body condition here, moves with a brisk action, really driving off well let down hocks.
A.V. VETERAN (17, 0abs)
1st Sielski's SH CH ORCHIDSTAR BONDS OF SPEED JW ShCM
Another from this kennel and presented in optimum body and muscletone. Clean in head, broad in skull, brown eyes of medium size. Muscular neck, straight well boned forelegs and compact, well padded feet. Deep in chest, firm in topline, moved with a smooth positive gait, covering the ground easily in all directions.
2nd Donnelly's SH CH/IR SH CH KIMMAX KNOCK YOURSELF OUT JW ShCM
GWP, medium sized, liver and white dog, presented in optimum condition. Masculine head, moderate stop, dark eyes, Balanced in his angulation, deep in chest. Strong well muscled quarters he used to advatange on the move.
3rd Gordon's HAWKFIELD AUDACITY JW (AI)
BEST IN SHOW Bott, Allen & Morgan's Sh Ch Quensha Crimes of Passion
Irish Setter bitch, racy and well balanced. Her head is long and lean, dark brown eyes and an intelligent expression. Quite long neck, shoulders well positioned, correct for bone and with small well arched feet, deep chest and ribs well sprung. Well muscled hindquarters, stifles well turned. Free and positive in all directions on the move, holding her outline. BIS
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Cook's Sh Ch Highclare Only One Avec Tailliside (ai) Jw
As above
BEST IN SHOW 3 Ritchie & Graham's Sh Ch Renascent Bleaberrry at Slapestones JW (Imp USA)
Well presented WSS bitch with a typical outline, balanced all through. Long and clean through the neck, straight, well boned forelegs, round, well padded feet. Muscular through the body, ribs well sprung, wide well muscled thighs which she used to advantage on the move. Flat, silky coat, well presented.
BEST IN SHOW 4 Bell's Il Granario dei Malatesta Dick Dastardley of Pendlebrier (Imp Ita)
Lagotto Romagnolo male I judged as a puppy and one who appealed to me then. Brown roan with a well proportioned head, large dark eyes and large ears well positioned. Shoulders are well set, well developed chest and elbows set close to his body, firm in topline and with good tail carriage. Muscular rear and moving out to advantage in the large ring.
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Oddie, Dyer & Erskine Sharnphilly Elsie Mo to Riowood
Liver and white pointer bitch who looks a picture stacked. Head well proportioned, stop well defined, dark brown eyes and a kind expression. Quite long neck, shoulders well laid back, just the right amount of oval bone, well sprung ribs muscular rear with stifles well turned. Tail of medium length, well set and carried in the move. Giver her experienced handler a hard time on the move but when settled was positive fore and aft and covered the ground well in profile. BPIS.
RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Warren's BENBUIE COMANCHE
As above
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW 3 Bott, Allen & Morgan's Gunalt Conversation with Allenie
Weimaraner bitch, medium sized and well balanced, long head, moderate stop, medium sized eyes of pleasing colour. Of ideal proportions and looks a picture stacked, stands on well boned legs and excellent feet, chest already well developed and deep, ribs well sprung. Firm level topline and shown in good muscletone. Needs to settle on the move but when she does, should have a good future.
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW 4 Sielski's Orchidstar Tick Tock
Another GSP from this kennel and a feminine version of those shown earlier, compact and well balanced, appealed in head and eye shape. Pleasing front, bone and feet, body developing well and quarters well muscled. Moved with a good action.