Coventry & District Gundog Society

Spaniel (Field)

Puppy (1) 1

1st Stone & Parvin’s SONNETEND EXPRESSO LOVE 7 mths, Bitch. Lovely well-balanced outline and typical feminine type. Open almond shaped hazel eye and such a gentle expression. Well laid shoulder, well sprung rib for age, back and loin strong. Good muscle development with a strong moderately bent stifle. She moved beautifully today; her coat was flat and glossy with a silky texture and well-presented and has the most delightful temperament. BP

Junior 2 (2)

1st Stones SONNETEND BROTHERS IN ARMS 7 mths Dog Well developed for his age and a lovely balanced outline typical of the breed. Masculine head, Muzzle long and broad. Ears good shape and set. Gentle expression to hazel eyes. Long strong neck, shoulders well laid. Legs well boned. Well sprung rib cage for age, strong loin and hind quarters. Movement was a little erratic today. Really lovely glossy coat that was beautifully presented. Litter brother to 1st in Puppy, difficult choice for BP and now I know why. Two lovely puppies.   2nd Rhodes VIVA ESPERANZA DU RIEU-GRAND 15 mths Bitch Nicely balanced with a good feminine head. Lovely gentle expression to her dark hazel eyes. Long neck, shoulder sloping would like a little more length and bone to legs. Body still some maturing to do but is strong and muscular. Coat was a little fluffy.

Postgraduate 2 (2)

1st Trevor’s TREVORSILK BLUE VELVET 2yrs. Head well chiselled with defined occiput eyes are good shape and set with a soft gentle expression. Long and strong neck, Shoulders sloping and chest deep, ribs well sprung, strong loin strong and level back. Legs moderate length, flat bone, tight feet, good angulation. Super liver coat and beautifully presented moved well with plenty of drive. 2nd Welburn & Angus ELGERT QUEEN OF HEARTS TO SPARKENHOE 2 yrs. Nicely balanced bitch of good type. Lovely feminine head moderate stop, muzzle long but a little narrow I would like a little more flew for perfection. Eyes are good shape, colour and set with a gentle expression. Neck long and strong, shoulders sloping, legs moderate length with good flat bone. Ribs well sprung back and loin strong and level. Beautifully presented glossy black coat. She moved well with plenty of drive.

Open 3 (5)

Osborn’s KILLARA’S PASS THE CROWN TO ELGERT JW 2yrs. Very eye-catching liver and tan bitch with a lovely balanced outline. Typical head, well chiselled, occiput well defined. Muzzle long and lean. Dark hazel eyes are good shape and set with a gentle expression with just a hint of mischief. Long powerful neck, well laid shoulder with good moderate length to legs that have good flat bone and tight feet. Chest is deep and well developed. Very well-muscled loins, strong and level topline supported by moderately sprung ribs and well back. Docked tail well set and carried. Hindquarters are strong and muscular with stifles moderately bent and hocks well let down. Presented in beautiful condition, flat glossy coat with desired silky texture. She gives an overall impression of being super fit which showed on the move which was so true and effortless with the required unhurried stride. BOB  2nd Shipton’s BEL CH BROOMEECE FIRE CRACKER OVER MISHULES BW24 Lovely mature masculine dog who is very balanced, you can feel the strength and muscle development. A noble head that ideally I would like a little finer, good chiselling, lovely dark hazel expressive eyes that are good shape and set. Long strong neck, strong sloping shoulders, deep chest, moderate spring of rib, loin strong, level topline on the move and when standing. Good flat bone. Glossy black coat was good length with plenty of feathering on chest and under body. Moved beautifully and I think would really come into his own in a bigger ring. RBB