South Of England Gundog Club

SOUTH OF ENGLAND GUNDOG CLUB (30/03/2025)

My thanks to the committee for the invitation and to my very capable stewards. We were very fortunate to be judged outside today in glorious weather and an ample-sized ring.

IRISH RED & WHITE SETTER

PUPPY (0,0)

POST GRADUATE (1,0)

Rubethan Florentine of Aislingwood. A very honest bitch with adequate strength in bone. Typical head shape in profile, very feminine in outlook with correctly shaped eye, would perhaps like them a shade darker to be critical. Very good balance of angulation with a firm topline and correct slope to croup. Liked her smooth, rhythmic action on the move with breadth over her quarters. RBOB

OPEN (3,1)

Roanjora Cremant D’Alsace JW. Loved her for breed type, built on clean lines with obvious athleticism. Ultra-feminine head with dark eyes, correct shape to back skull and clean lips. Reachy neck that flows into well laid shoulders with a long upper arm. Good spring of rib for 21 months old with time to develop further through her middle. Broad over her pelvis with well bent stifles and firm hocks. Impressed me greatly on the move showing firmness in elbow and hock with a stylish side gait. BOB

Aislin Of The Roner Fields (Imp NLD). Really liked this one and did her best to play her handler up today! Really belies her 9 years. Head is well proportioned with dark eyes and correct ear set. Liked her body properties with good spring of rib, level topline and balanced angulation. Would not cooperate on the move today.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

PUPPY DOG (3,0)

Oppenheimer Oligarchia. Substantial cream who pleased me greatly for his general balance and breed type. Typical head shape with good shape to back skull and the darkest of eyes. Well-made forehand with a level topline. Good length of leg with the neatest of feet. Well bodied up for age with symmetrical hind angulation. Age-appropriate going/coming on the move but demonstrates a very fluid and easy side gait. BP

Xanadu with Toddrosa of Sunshine’s Valley (Imp Bel). Very pleasing make and shape to this cream with excellent bone. Another holding good body for his age with a level topline. Pleasing mover who maintains his shape, just preferred the head and tail carriage of 1.

Soneve Diamond Sparkler for Brensham.

PUPPY BITCH (2,1)

Pearlbarn Pink Diamond at Rugglestone. Lots of appeal with this young lady displaying such a clean shape and excellent breed type. Beautiful feminine head with dark eyes and excellent pigmentation. Well laid shoulders but would prefer a better upper arm. Good leg length, excellent spring of rib and topline. Powerful rear quarters with wide thighs and firm hocks. Uses herself well on the move and is so sound going/coming.

JUNIOR (3,1)

Marsabit Celtic Harp. Longer cast but presents a very pleasing shape. Prettiest of heads with dark eyes and correctly set ears. Strong neck but would prefer a slightly better shoulder. Correct length of leg with a decent depth of brisket, excellent topline and strongly made rear, wide thighs and short hocks. Loved her side gait.

Brunwickes Style Sapphire. Not quite the bone of 1 but presents a pleasing shape. Pretty head and eye with a decent reach of neck. Also would benefit from slightly better shoulders with plenty of leg. Excellent topline and ribbing. Shows strength through her rear with firm hocks. Goes with ease on the move from all angles.

GRADUATE (4,2)

Altindan User Friendly JW SWGC. Mid-gold bitch presented in excellent condition. Longer cast but liked her balance of angulation and possesses a good length of leg. Very typical head shape with dark eyes and correctly set ears. Good width over her quarters with good spring and depth of ribbing, level topline. Sound going/coming with an easy side gait.

Maddouse Must Be Trouble. Shorter bodied than 1, moderate but balanced angulation. Typical head and eye. Would prefer her topline to be more level. Very enthusiastic mover going with great style and pace.

POST GRADUATE (2,1)

Gablecross Rosie Cotton with Lucastes. Mid gold bitch of longer cast. Loved her head shape with strength while retaining her femininity. Correct balance of angulation fore/aft. Enough leg length, level topline with good spring of rib. Correct coming towards, a shade close going away and holds herself well on the go-round.

OPEN DOG (2,1)

Van Gogh Of Sunshine’s Valley with Toddrosa (Imp Bel). Well up to size but impressed for his clean outline and strength in bone. Head is obviously masculine with well shaped skull, dark eyes and correct pigment. Strong neck that flows into a decent forehand with straight limbs, would prefer slightly better return of upper arm. Deep brisket, plenty of leg and strong topline. Firm hocks when stood from any angle. Steady mover all round, remaining firm in elbow and hock from all angles. BOS

OPEN BITCH (1,0)

Marsabit Shimmer And Shine. Rich gold bitch who impressed me greatly in all departments. Really liked her clean shape and obvious balance without exaggeration. Feminine head and expression with a melting expression. Excellent angulation both fore/aft, well bodied up with a level topline and firm underline. Possesses good width through her quarters. Very stylish on the move with excellent carriage. A very comfortable BOB today.

VETERAN (2,1)

Maddouse Tail Spinner SWGC. Cream bitch who belies her veteran years! Typical outline with moderate but balanced angulation fore/aft. Pretty head with strength through her muzzle and dark eyes. Mature through her body with a level topline. Excellent mover for her age, maintaining her shape.

JUNIOR HANDLING 6-11 YRS (3,1)

Edward handling an American Cocker Spaniel. Smartly dressed young man who presented his exhibit with professionalism at all times. Very good breed-specific presentation. Clean showing of the teeth and noticed the misplaced leg. On the move he showed clean lines and tight corners but just needed to work on maintaining his charge’s attention more. An excellent job, well done!

Lille-Jayne Gardner-Housden handling a Labrador Retriever. It is never easy handling a free-stack breed but Lillie-Jayne did a sterling job here! She demonstrated an excellent rapport with her charge and lots of patience to maintain their focus - this in itself is a really important skill! Moved her charge at the right pace but just needed to be aware of where the judge is to avoid breaking the golden rule. Excellent effort, well done!

SENIOR HANDLING 50+ YRS (5,4)

Daisy Toublic handling an ESS. Excellent overall presentation, ensuring she handled her charge in a breed-specific manner. Showed the teeth cleanly. Excellent pace on the move with clean lines and tight corners making the most of the ring space. Great work!

AV OPEN STAKES (18,13)

Sharnphilly Toggi with Hookwood JW. This Pointer bitch appealed greatly for breed type. She possesses a curvaceous shape and is free from exaggeration. Loved her head with some dish and excellent chiselling. Excellent angulation fore/aft with a correct outline, oval bone and feet. Stylish mover with excellent carriage and uses her tail well at all times.

Hameldowntor Music Of The Night VW. Loved the vitality of this FCR bitch with excellent balance and obvious athleticism. Lovely moulding to her head with flat cheeks and dark eyes. Good reach of neck into a well made forehand with some forechest. Mature through her body with a firm topline and correctly set tail. Strongly made rear quarters with wide thighs and firm hocks. Goes on such a fluid and ground covering stride, close up to 1.

Tollisty You Can’t Decline.

AV CHAMPION (10,7)

Sh Ch. Othamcourt Heathcliff. This black Labrador dog was my find of the day. Presents such a clean and impressive outline with correct proportions and super bone. Excellent strength to skull and muzzle with strong jaws, dark eyes and clean lips. Strong neck that flows into well laid shoulders with corresponding return of upper arm. He possesses big ribs with a level topline and excellent length of leg. Well wrapped tail comes straight off the back. Wide over his pelvis with well bent stifles, wide thighs and firm hocks. In excellent coat and condition. So impressive on the move with easy forward reach and powerful drive from the rear. Thought him to be absolutely delightful - thank you for bringing him!

Sh Ch. Never Say Never Oasis Of Peace at Maddouse (ATC). Such a classy FCR bitch who greatly appealed for her strength of bone without lumber and clean lines. Ultra-feminine head with dark eyes and strength through her jaws. Reachy neck into well laid shoulders with good forechest. Correct spring of rib with a level topline. Excellent rear angulation. Very fluid and easy on the move, liked her very much!

Sh Ch. Tollelkin Caife Gaelach at Tollisty.

Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)