Omagh & District Canine Club

I would like to thank Modwena and her loyal band of helpers at Omagh & District CC for looking after us so well at this friendly, well-run show. It was a true pleasure to judge today. Thanks also to my steward, who was also club photographer, you worked so hard all day. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered under me today, for allowing me to go over your lovely dogs and accepting my decisions with grace.

Retriever (Labrador)

I was sorry not to have more Labs to go over, but though he stood alone, I just LOVED my Best of Breed winner, he just screamed breed-type to me!

Class 35 - Puppy D/B: 0 entries

Class 36 - Special Yearling D/B: 2 (2)

Class 37 – Open Dog: 3 (2)

1st Flego & Douglas’ Int Ch, Hr Ch, Slo Ch, Hun Ch Dash Blackrock Siscia. He commanded the ring as he came in, belying his 5 years, he was full of bounce. With a strong, masculine head and kind expression, his tail never stopped wagging! He moved freely in a correct, thick coat. BoB, Best in Group, Best In Show.

Class 38 – Open Bitch: 2 (2)

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Just loved judging this breed today, and although it’s not a grooming competition, some of the presentation was truly stunning. I enjoyed getting my hands on dogs I have never gone over before, it was a privilege, thank you.

Class 41 – Puppy D/B: 0 entries

Class 42 – Special Yearling D/B: 2 (1)

1st Marsh & Hill’s Little Life Bright Power Flow (Imp Fin). Masculine gold I year old boy with strong bone, kind expression and correct head proportions. He moved freely around the ring. He was straight front and rear, a lovely example.

Class 43 – Open D/B: 4 (2)

1st Donaldson’s GB Ch, Ir Sh Ch, CIB Chicomy’s Rmour Has It CW ‘22, ‘23, ‘24, Cent Ch, Cen W, Ir Jnr Ch Gold bitch, groomed to perfection. I have admired her from ringside before, and she didn’t disappoint, with feminine strength of bone, lovely head proportions and effortless movement, flowing around the ring. BoB, G3

2nd Marsh’s Ir Sh Ch Little Life Xciting ,N’ Much More Imp Fin An Ch ’24 Black 2 year old male, with lovely outline, bone and tailset, he pushed 1 all the way. Lovely nature and super movement.

Spaniel (Cocker)

In general, I loved the compact square outlines, with merry cocker movement. A couple of the dogs were carrying a bit more weight than ideal, and a couple were obviously inexperienced in the ring, but these factors can all be worked on. Personally, I judge the dog as well as I can regardless of its inexperience or reluctance, but I do look for merriness in this breed!

Class 44 Puppy Dog – 2 (0)

1st Brennan’s Charbonnel Chaperone at Kerrijoy 7 month old black male up to size for his age. Lovely, masculine head with strong bone and kind expression. Legs correctly straight fore and aft, good, positive movement.

2nd Bailie’s Thornbrook Brigadoon. Blue roan, 7 months old. Smaller cast than 1, nice square shape with good bone and breed typical outline. Did not move out as well as 1 today.

Class 45 – Junior Dog 2 (1)

1st Brennan’s Kerrijoy King of the Celts. Black, 7 months old, up to size for his age. Lovely shape, very masculine head with strong bone and dark eyes. Corect earset and shape. Moderate length of neck well set into shoulders, balanced front and rear. Movement settled but merry. BPIB.

Class 46 – Graduate Dog 1(0)

1st Neilands’ Little Lad Ludwig. Two year old black, with balanced angles fore and aft, strong pasterns, slightly longer than I prefer, but moved well and happily.

Class 47 – Open Dog 2(0)

1st Bailie’s Thornbrook Stage Whisperer. 3 1/3 year old blue roan. A compact, square package, with nice balance and merry movement. Ribs well-sprung, angulation balanced front and rear. This dog was a ‘classic Cocker’ for me, with a kind expression, head of correct proportions and beautiful furnishings. BD, BoB.

2nd Trainor’s Tobershan Dusty Blue. 2 ½ year old blue roan dog, he has lovely rear propulsion and a happy nature. His bone is masculine and strong. For me, slightly less compact in outline than 1.

Class 48 – Puppy Bitch 2(0)

1st Catterson’s Corlave Nola, 10 month old blue roan. She has a strong head, lots of well-groomed furnishings and lovely parallel legs front and rear. With merry movement, she behaved herself so well.

2nd Bailie’s Thornbrook Calamity Jane, 7 month old blue roan. Balanced with a feminine head, she obviously has a lovely nature. Good movement.

Class 49 – Junior Bitch 2(0)

1st Bailie’s Thornbrook Tequila Rose, just under 18 months old orange roan. She has a lovely square outline, with a feminine head and nice dark pigmentation. Her movement was free-flowing and merry.

2nd Catterson’s Corlave Nola

Class 50 – Graduate Bitch 2(1)

1st Bailie’s Thornbrook Princess in Pink, 2 ½ year old orange roan. She has nice outline, well-sprung ribs, balanced angulation front and rear, just didn’t want to move today.

Class 51 – Open Bitch 5(1)

1st Brennan’s Covenant Celtic Baroness of Kerrijoy, 3 ½ year old black bitch, up to size. She has a nice square outline, with good bone and a strong head with serious expression. Her ribs are well-sprung and her coat was beautifully presented. Her movement was true away and back. BB, RBoB

2nd Bailie’s Thornbrook Vagabond Heart, 4 year old orange roan bitch. I loved her shape, and she moved freely and merrily. Pushed 1 hard for the class.

Retriever (Golden)

Class 52 – Puppy Dog or Bitch 2(0)

1st Archibald’s Abinvale Amore Vincit Omnia (AI), 8 month old bitch. I love her shape and balanced outline, with well-sprung ribs and a level topline, when she stands still! Her head is feminine with dark brown eyes and she has lovely dark pigmentation. Her tail is set on and carried level with the back, her legs are straight both fore and aft. I particularly liked her positive rear movement and lovely strong pasterns, today she shone! BPIB, BoB.

2nd Archibald’s Abinvale Cum Laude (AI), 8 month old brother to 1. He has a masculine head with great pigment and a nice, balanced outline. Happy and enthusiastic, just not as settled as his sister today. RBPIB, RBoB

Class 53 – Special Yearling Dog or Bitch 1(1)

Class 54 – Open Dog 0 entries

Class 55 – Open Bitch 0 entries

AVNSC Gundog

Class 56 – Puppy Dog or Bitch 0 entries

Class 57 – Open Dog 2(0)

1st Arrell’s Ir Sh Ch Eald Stong Calf With Heaphen, Sussex Spaniel. 2 ½ year old dark liver dog, with excellent breed type and faultless, positive, rolling movement. He has very strong bone, a masculine head and a deep chest, his whole body is strong with level topline. He wagged his way to victory today! BoB.

2nd Reynolds’ Vanitonia Swashbuckler of Glendariff, Clumber Spaniel. 3 year old white dog, spectacular standing, with ground-covering movement. He is masculine without being overdone, with a strong, square head, well-sprung ribs, with deep brisket for heart room and endurance. Beautifully presented and handled. Unlucky to meet 1 today, he pushed him hard.

Class 58 – Open Bitch 2(0)

1st Hall’s Violaroccia Ti Amo Lagotto Romagnolo, 13 month old white bitch. She has a lovely compact outline, and is a nice size for the breed. Her head is feminine and full of intelligent expression, with correct ear set. Her coat was beautifully presented, with correct wooly textured curls all over. She moved well, enjoying her day out. Handled sympathetically. RBoB.

2nd O’Bryans’ Nina Of Churchlane, Welsh Springer Spaniel, 5 year old bitch. She has a lovely, kind expression and a good shape, with balanced angulation fore and aft. Today she was just not settled in the ring.

AV Imported Breed Register Gundog

Class 59 – Puppy Dog or Bitch 0 entries

Class 60 = Open Dog or Bitch

1st Moffat’s Ir Sh Ch, CIB Paddockpoint Absoluut An Ch ’22. ’23, CW ’22, Cen Ch, 5 year old Portuguese Pointer Dog. Well-boned and muscled, his outline is breed-typically nearly square, with a moderately arched neck and balanced moderate angulation front and rear. His tailset is correct, as is his mouth. He has a strong, masculine head with a kind expression. His movement is super true both going and coming. Handled sympathetically. BoB, G4.

Gundog Group:

1st Retriever (Labrador) Flego & Douglas’ Int Ch, Hr Ch, Slo Ch, Hun Ch Dash Blackrock Siscia

2nd Cummings’ Ir Sh Ch Hipoint Foreign Affair with Sevenhills (AI) Ir Jnr Ch, 4 year old Pointer Dog. What an elegant, aristrocratic dog with a lovely strong, kind head with well set ears and eyes. Instantly recognisable breed-typical outline. Front and rear well laid back and balanced, well sprung ribs. He moved beautifully despite us being indoors, expertly handled to show him at his best. Just pipped by 1 in the Group.

3rd Spaniel (American Cocker) Donaldson’s GB Ch, Ir Sh Ch, CIB Chicomy’s Rmour Has It CW ‘22, ‘23, ‘24, Cent Ch, Cen W, Ir Jnr Ch.

4th Moffat’s Ir Sh Ch, CIB Paddockpoint Absoluut An Ch ’22. ’23, CW ’22, Cen Ch

Puppy Gundog Group:

1st Retriever (Golden) Abinvale Amore Vincit Omnia (AI)

2nd Spaniel (Cocker) Kerrijoy King of the Celts