Grantham & District Canine Society

GRANTHAM &DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER.

JUDGE L S TROW.

I would like to thank the Grantham & District Canine Society for the kind invitation to judge at their show. It was a most enjoyable day, with a lovely atmosphere and a quality entry. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for their support, good sportsmanship, and the opportunity to judge their dogs.

A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG

PUPPY

1ST TAYLOR, MISS T A. KANIETTER GOLDENMANDINE OF TATTAY. English setter D. Best puppy. Lovely puppy of excellent type and balance. Attractive head with soft expression, well-set neck and shoulders, straight front, and strong topline. Moves soundly. Promising youngster.

2ND JENNINGS & BEDDING,MR D K &MISS H. ALIBAMA THAT’S MY BOY.(Spaniel (American Cocker d. Smart youngster with pleasing outline and balance. Well-shaped head, dark expressive eyes, and good reach of neck. Compact body with firm topline and well-set tail. Moves freely.

3rd SPRAGGINS,MR N &MRS S D, Tusepo Miss Scarlett Retriever(Curley Coated )

POST GRADUATE.

1ST WALLINGTON,MR N & M RS G. FERNDEL RENZO AT EOVINJDAL. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) D. Reserve Best A.V.N.S.C. A well balanced dog of good size and breed type. Pleasing head with kind expression and well-set ears. Strong neck into firm, level top line and well-laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and well-muscled hindquarters. Moved freely.

2ND PHILLIPS, MRS E L & MR G.BUSHWACKER DONNIE DARKO. Bracco Italiano. D. A quality dog of good type with a kind expression and strong outline. Moved soundly with balance and drive, though the ring was not quite large enough to fully show his movement. Well-presented and handled, a worthy second place.

3RD DALE, MRS G. CASACHARED CONSTANCE TALLY OF AUBANJON. (Irish Setter) B.

OPEN.

1ST DALE, MRS G. TREFAINE AURORA OF AUBANJON. (Irish Setter) B. Best A.V.N.S.C. Feminine bitch of lovely type with a pleasing head and expression. Balanced throughout with good angulation and a clean outline. Moved freely and with purpose.

2nd WARD. MISS C M. GLENBROWS FLAME FOR TANTARAVIZ. (Welsh Springer) B. Good type, feminine head with kind expression. Correct neck and shoulders. Moves soundly with a positive stride. Coat well presented.

A.V GUNDOG VETERAN.

1ST LOVEROCK & WALDRON-SMITH MRS M C & MRS L. SH CH THORNYWAIT SPACE COWBOY AT LOVISSA JW. RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)D.

Full of breed type and charm. Attractive head with a kind expression, well-set neck into strong shoulders. Moves freely with good drive. Coat well presented. A real pleasure to judge such a quality, exhibit.

2ND PILATOVA S. SABSKY SASANKA, (WEIMARANER). Well-balanced feminine bitch with good head and expression. Moves freely and soundly.

3RD SNOOK,MRS M A. DALREAVOCH NORTHERN CAPPER.( ENGLISH SETTER).

GUNDOG GROUP.

Having judged a number of groups at both Open and Championship shows and I must say this was an outstanding lineup. Each exhibit was presented to a high standard and was a real credit to its breed. My decisions were not easy today, and I congratulate all exhibitors on the quality before me.

1ST JAMES, MRS K A, SH CH INOSTRICANI FIANNA. (ITALIAN SPINONE)

My winner today, the Italian Spinone, really caught my eye in the Gundog Group and went on to take Best in Show. She’s a lovely example of the breed — full of quality and beautifully balanced. I was especially pleased to see her again as I gave her her first CC, and she’s matured into a really outstanding bitch.

2ND 0’NEIL, MRS C J. TENSHILLING SHBOOM JW.(POINTER).

Following closely behind, the Pointer took second place — a young dog of lovely type and quality. Still developing, but already showing excellent construction, balance, and movement.

3RD BRADLEY, MS E M. SH CH HIGHFORCE ALL OR NOTHING JW ShCExOSW . (HUNGARIAN VIZSLA).

In third place, the Hungarian Vizsla — a dog I have judged before and previously awarded high honours to. My opinion of him remains unchanged. He was in very good company today.

4TH MASKELL, RAYNER & MASKELL, MRS S MRS C & MISS G, BROWNBANK WILLOW WITH RAYSTANS JW. (WEIMARANER) B.

Fourth place went to the Weimaraner — a well-constructed bitch of good type and balance, presented in good condition. She was not quite at one with her handler today, but still showed quality.

GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP.

1ST COPLEY, MISS E. ASHBYGLEN TRUE COLOURS AT EMMABE. (RETRIEVER GOLDEN) D

First in the Puppy Group went to the Golden Retriever — a well-constructed, balanced puppy of pleasing type. Good head and expression, sound movement for age, and presented in excellent condition. A promising youngster.

2ND ANGUS & O’NEIL, MRS L & MRS C J. TENSHILLIN CATCH THE WIND. (POINTER) D.

Second in the Puppy Group went to the Pointer — a very well put together puppy of pleasing type. Still young and needs to mature, but shows good balance and construction.

3RD BROWN & FILBY MS A &MR C. DESJIEM REBEL REBEL (AI) (German Shorthaired Pointer) B

Third in the Puppy Group went to the German Shorthaired Pointer — a lovely puppy of good breed type, with a lovely head, neck, and shoulders. Still young and needs to mature, but shows promise and correct construction.

4th WARD, HARRISON & HARRISON MISS C M MR T D & MRS H L. GLENBROWS BLUSH AT TANTARAVIZ. (HUNGERIAN VISZLA) B.

Fourth in the Puppy Group was the Hungarian  Vizsla — A  very nice puppy, with a well-proportioned head, correct ear set, and good top line. Well balanced and showing good substance for age.