Yorkshire Gundog Club

Please see attached critique for 28 th September 2025.

My thanks go to the Committee for my invitation to judge at their Premier Open show.

Brittany Spaniel 

Open

Sh. Ch. Minama Unforgettable at Stonesview (IKC). Good headed 2 yr O/W male. Well made in fit condition. Tapered muzzle, large nostrils. Ears triangle in shape set high. Eyes are well set and good colour. Strong jaw with correct tight lip. Neck is set cleanly into muscled shoulders. Straight legs. Short back slight slope to croup. Rear thighs broad with correct length to feet. On the move he has the desired short stride holding topline . BOB.

Large Munsterlander

Puppy

Albaho Force be with you 7month beautiful happy temperament. Lovely length developing to head. Lips fit close to muzzle. Large nose. Dark eyes. Good length of hair on ears. Neck developing well and sits into shoulders cleanly. Feet are correct shape with strong nails. For a youngster the body has ribs deep and showing spring to them. Broad through rear quarters. In beautiful condition throughout. Moving out the stride was good. BP.

Post Grad

Almonrigg Sweet honey baby at Jendellas 20 month. On the move she had a free stride just tended to carry her tail a little high today. Dark eyes, Correct mouth with well fitting lips. Ears are Well furnished. Just broad enough in skull. Straight legs with firm feet and pasterns. Deep chested, strong in back. Slight tuck up. Good strength and width to rear. BOB.

Nova Scotia 

Puppy

Tiamaria Bella Rosa 6th month litter mates. Winner just had the edge on maturity but they are babies. Well set forequarters Straight bone with tight feet. Head is nicely shaped with slight stop. Medium ear set high well feathered. Brisket to elbows. Well bent stifles. Double coated . On the move carried tail correctly. BP.

2.Tiamaria Toasted Marshmalo my notes say beautiful headed. Brown eyes well set. High set ears. Correct jaws. Body firm . Moved very well. Good temperament.  

Junior

Rosettia Lady Marmalade 15 month. Nose and eye colour true. Ears set high and well coated. Chest to elbow. Strong in loin. Tail set correctly. Moved well out and round with good reach to front and rear drive.  

Post Grad

Tiamaria Juniper Berry. 2yr. Very smart and a pretty head. Muzzle strong, lips tight. Moderate stop. Muscled neck fits into well laid shoulders. Well sprung ribs. Correct muscled rear, tail carried well on the move. In fit condition. Moved very well. Coat texture true. BOB.

Redmanheys Comte de la Fere Wedge shape to head, eyes set true. Neck firm. Ribs sprung. Double coated. Tail set well. 

Open

Eusanit it'll be reet at Menstonia great Double coat. Front set well with depth. Straight legs. Round tight feet. Mature in body and skull. Eyes good colour. Rear quarters have well bent stifles. Moved really well. 

2. Melanitta Sinamay JW. Feet could be tighter. Happy temperament. Front quarters not set well back causing movement to be a little erratic. Depth to body good. Carried tail well on the move. 

Cocker Spaniel 

Puppy

Bruxly Love Actually of Clydesian solid black happy and exuberant 7 months. Equal length to height. Chest developing nicely. Dark well shaped eyes. Ears set low well covered. Straight front . Well set shoulders. On the move has well placed footfall.

Crimicarr Dreamer by Design. Has a pretty head but eyes showing haw today. Has good movement driving from rear. 

Junior

Plaiglen Haribo a smart boy. Very sound and fit all through his compact body. Well sprung ribs, deep chested. Topline held well on the move. Masculine head without any coarseness. Muzzle square. Good eye shape and colour. Ears are fine and set low. Stands on good feet with straight front. Rear quarters are rounded and muscular. Moved true and with good drive. Excellent coat. 

Crimicarr Star Quest Litter brother to 2nd in puppy. Has a good eye shape. Pleasing back skull. Square muzzle. Straight front. Good bend to stifles. Moved soundly. BP.

Post Grad

Quettadene Stars Aligned over Bordacity JW another very smart exhibit. Shown in wonderful condition and has a lovely texture to his coat. Well covered and feathers on legs. Well developed skull good shape to muzzle. Chiselling is true. Ears well coated and set well. Neck is strong and set neatly. Shoulders sloping and fine. Body has well sprung ribs and deep chest. Rear quarters are wide with well turned stifles. Feet firm. Moved with a true gait and rear drive. Well handled .A pleasure to award him BOB. 

2. Plaiglen Haribo 

Open

1.Plaiglen Biker baby to Helenwood a beautiful 21 month bitch. Shown in immaculate condition. Beautiful coat and presentation. Shows balance and compactness. Dark eyes, Chiselled face with square muzzle. Good nose. Ears set well and covered in silky hair. Shoulders fine and sloping. Moderate length to neck. Topline firm. Thighs wide with well turned stifles. A true moving exhibit. RBOB.

2. Shaggylands midnight train heavier in head. Movement was a little high on front. Has good drive from rear. In good condition and has a lovely coat. 

Field Spaniel 

Puppy

1.Trevoris oops I did it again. Once settled moved with a long stride and drive. Long muzzle, stop and nose pleasing. Good occipital and chiselling. Low set ears. Strong neck with well laid shoulders. Straight bone round feet. Body has depth . Ribs moderate. Good rear quarters. Used tail well on the move. BP , RBOB.

Post Graduate 

Nadavin Nusa at Sagala BOB. Lovely happy temperament. Moves so well with long stride. Has a well covered body, strong back through to loin. Strong thighs. Feet pleasing. Muzzle has length with good nose and eyebrows. Moderate stop. Coat in good condition. 

Flat Coated Retriever 

Puppy

Seahart Frida at Gloi Solid bitch in great condition. On the move she shows a Straight free movement. Long head, flat with slight stop. Good size nose. Jaws strong. Ears set close to skull. Round feet, forelegs straight. Short loin, muscular quarters. Tail set correctly. Good coat. BP.

Flatcharm Banana Hammock Has a well shaped skull. Correct eyes and ears. Well set shoulders. Moved well however feet could be tighter.

Junior

Gloi Dubh Mormaer JW a happy boy in great condition and coat. Correct mouth. Head is pleasing to handle with small ears, dark ears. Strong jaw. Neck is clean and long sits well into back. Straight forelegs round feet. Body shows well ribbed with arch. Good tail movement and set. Good free movement.  

Flatcharm Banana Hammock

Post Graduate 

Blacktoft Avelino at Finnashembe On the stand she presents a good image. Medium in size . Stands on well rounded feet and good bone. Head has strong jaws, correct mouth. Long, moulded and flat . Body has good ribbing and loin. Rear quarters show strength and good movement. Well set tail used on the move. I would like to see her under a little more control on the move as she has excellent movement. 

Gloi Lady Muck JW good movement. Has good eye, ear set. Body is well constructed. Tail carried a little high. 

Open

Blacktoft Brindisi by Buckleyhill everything about him says male without any coarseness . Handling his head he has the desired planes showing length. Flat skull, slight stop. Strong Jaws, Correct mouth. Ears set close to skull. Dark eyes. Neck is free from throatiness, shoulders set oblique. Deep chest. Feet strong and round. Well ribbed body, short loin. Hindquarters are muscular with moderate bend to stifles. Stands his ground well. On the move he is effortless and shows off his stride using his well set tail. Pleased to award him. BOB. 

Gloi Dubh Kristoffer Robin JW. Found him to be a little shorter in body. In good condition and coat. Correct ear set close to skull. Good mouth. Feet round need to tighten. Moved out well. 

Pauline Smith 

Judge

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