West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Hound/Toy) - Open Dog (9, 1abs)

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st - Ch Southpoint Niemeyer at Highwick (Imp Prt) (Mrs K Harrison-Stratford)

Pleasing head of super length and proportions with chiselling, dark eyes and a typical expression. Long neck into well angulated front. Body has good depth and he is ribbed well back. Well angulated hindquarters, moved positively. 

2nd - Henissy Firefly (Miss C Farrar)

Harrier male who is of pleasing size and balance, masculine but not overdone. Neck of correct length, pleasing forehand and bone, the best of feet. Shown in hard muscletone and firm body, level topline, tail well set and carried. Moved out to advantage in all directions.

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Hound/Toy) - Open Bitch (16, 7abs)

1ST - Ch Lasagesse Kashmir JW (Mr G & Mrs L Dixon)

One I have judged before, confident and shows to advantage. Pleasing head with correct ears, dark almond shaped eyes. Stands on correctly boned legs and excellent feet. Straight front, typical in outline. Sound and positive on the move with a typical action. Well defined colours and with definite thumbprints,

2ND - Ch Baldragon Russian Around with Khatibi (Miss L & Mr J Tarabad & Whitman)

KCS bitch I have admired from ringside, typical in head and eye, the best of pigment. Good neck and shoulder, placement, ribbed well back. Correct in topline and has excellent tail carriage. Sound, free positive mover, shown in excellent condition. Was just feeling the heat a little at the end of a very hot day.

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Terrier/Utility) - Open Dog (12, 3abs)

1ST 2175 - Ch Whooperhill Sand Dollar with Ornella JW (Mr L & Mrs D Bettis)

Sealyham male of pleasing size, masculine but not overdone. Pleases in head and eye, excellent ears. Strong neck, firm body and topline. Well muscled and shown in excellent coat and condition. Shows to best advantage.

2ND 2122 - Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx (Mr F Warner)

A veteran but belying his age and shown in in excellent condition. Clean in outline and firm and well muscled throughout. Wedged shaped head, well filled under the eyes. Ribs well sprung. Moves out very well in profile, could be firmer in front action.

1ST- Belfox Ximi (Imp Bel) (Mrs M & Mr J & Ms K Hughes & Osborne & Mckenna)

Really appealed in head and has a keen expression. Clean in outline with neck of good length, well placed shoulders and straight well boned legs. Strong hindquarters, hocks well let down. Moved out straight and true.

2ND - Eaglespur Guelder Rose (Mrs G M Westwood)

Manchester terrier who was clean in outline. Typical in head and eye. Moderate front angulation, good topline. Ribbed well back, firm and well muscled condition. Moves out positively in all directions.

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Gundog)

Open Dog (18, 10abs)

1ST - Sh Ch Suelynda Let Me Be The One JW (Mrs C & Mr J Blackburn)

One I have judged and done well for before, my comments haven't changed. Clumber Spaniel dog who projects an impressive outline, strong broad head well developed muzzle, dark eyes, large ears. Thick neck, shoulders strong and well positioned, deep in chest. Shoulders well positioned, straight well boned legs and large round feet. Firm in topline, tail well set and carried. Moved out positively in profile and really drove off well let down hocks. Silky coated presented to advantage.

2ND - Sh Ch Brightmeadow Take Your Time at Densdale (Miss J Stubbs)

Black curly coated male who impressed standing and on the move. Wedge shaped head, dark eyes and a pleasing expression. Strong neck into well laid shoulders and well boned legs with excellent feet. Deep in body, excellent topline. Muscular rear he used positively on the move. His tight curls presented immaculately.

3RD - Ch/Ir Ch Vanitonia Swashbuckler of Glenariff (C Reynolds)

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Gundog)

Open Bitch (24, 17abs)

1ST - Elgert Blackpink JW (Ms G Osborn)

Well balanced black bitch of correct size. Quality head, well chiselled, moderate stop, dark almond shaped eyes of pleasing colour. Strong muscular neck, chest deep and well developed, straight well boned legs and with tight feet. Back strong and muscular, ribs quite well developed. Moves out straight and true and with a good profile action.

2ND - Bebecova Scarlet Witch JW (Mr R Furnell)

Clumber spaniel bitch who is at her best on the move, free and sound really driving off her hocks. Thick neck, shoulders strong and well positioned with well boned legs. Deep and long in body, ribs well developed and carried right back. Shown in excellent muscletone and coat, well presented. 

3RD - Sh Ch Renascent Bleaberry at Slapestones JW (Imp Usa) (Mrs T & Mrs L Ritchie & Graham)

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Working/Pastoral) - Open Dog (8, 5abs)

1ST - Gowerston Granville (Miss J Fox)

Blue merle cardigan corgi with a masculine head and expression. Large erect ears. Pleasing front, though it could have a little more width. Well proportioned body, firm in condition and muscletone all though, strong loin. Tail well set and carried, moved out steadily in all directions.

2ND - Coldelee Take It to The Limit (Mrs J.m. & Mr R.j. Denton)

Soundly made and well balanced smooth collie male. Well proportioned head, pleasing eye shape and colour, has good under jaw. Well arched neck of correct length, firm in topline, body and ribbing developing well. Tail well set and carried. Moves freely in all directions.

Agria Vulnerable Native Breeds Stakes (Working/Pastoral) - Open Bitch (14, 7abs)

1ST - Ch Orora’s French Silk at Merrimak JW ShCEx OSW (Miss J Rivers)

Bearded Collie bitch who presents a good outline standing and which she also holds on the move. Well proportioned head, dark expressive eyes. Long neck, well arched, pleasing forehand, bone and excellent feet. Body is deep and of good length, firm in topline, strong in croup. Tail well set and carried. Coat of pleasing texture in A1 condition. Moved out positively with excellent carriage and a good length of stride.

2ND - Ch Ancksunamun Hallows Eve JW (Ms P Fitzpatrick-Graham)

Brindle cardigan corgi of correct size and good balance. Appeals in head and eye, large ears, well set and carried. Neck of good length, moderate front, excellent topline, tail well set. Well muscled rear she used positively in all directions. Shown in excellent condition.