Crufts

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

Judge: Richard Bott

DCC 15568 - Fair Filippo Od Hošťálky (Mrs Jana & Miss G Kuchařová)

RDCC 15583 - Riptide Gentlemens Relish (Mr R & Mrs S Playle & Thomas)

BCC 15572 - Bb's Chesapeake Breeding Dory for Arnac (Imp Che) (Mrs C S & Mrs G Mayhew & Mccartney)

RBCC 15575 - Sh Ch/int/multi Ch Arnac Bay Hebe Wgc ShCEx Ew22 Ww24 (J & C Middleton & Mayhew)

BOB 15568 - Fair Filippo Od Hošťálky (Mrs Jana & Miss G Kuchařová)

BP 15577 - Penrose Water Pistol (Mrs J Morris)

BV 15575 - Sh Ch/int/multi Ch Arnac Bay Hebe Wgc ShCEx Ew22 Ww24 (J & C Middleton & Mayhew)

Thanks to the Crufts committee for inviting me to judge and to my stewards Joe and Shirley. Their expertise and smooth running of the ring made for a very enjoyable time. Also to the exhibitors who supported me with a very good entry both numerically and in quality.

This is a breed that I have now judged on a number of occasions and I was pleased to see the quality has improved since my last appointment. There are some very exciting youngsters coming through the classes. This bodes well for the breed in the future.

One of the pleasures in judging this breed is finding good muscular condition on the majority of exhibits. This only helps with accurate movement, however there were a number which were a little untidy on the out and back today due to lack of condition.

Both my CC winners filled my eye and were what I was looking for today. I felt the BOB represented himself and the breed well in the group and I hope to see him back in this country in the future.

2850. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 15558 - Arnac Bay Invincible for Dunakitts (Mrs K Duncanson). Masculine and well built throughout. Broad skull, good finish to foreface, just a shade cheeky. Strong arched neck, well made front assembly, straight front and correct feet. Ribs well sprung, firm topline, good width of quarters. Correct oily coat, in hard condition. Moved well in profile but a shade close behind.

2ND 15590 - Battsrock Are You Ready (Mrs V Royle). Masculine head of good proportions with a lovely expression. Strong neck and good lay of shoulder however would like a little more return of upper arm. Deep chest, well ribbed back, croup falls a little. Enough width of thigh. Good coat. Would like a shade more bone.

3RD 15588 - Chesepi Ulysses (Mr D N Rigby)

2851. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

2 very raw youngsters both displaying the attributes to have potential in the ring.

1ST 15576 - Tideflight Warrior of Kent (Mr P H Milner). I liked his overall make and shape which was masculine without being overdone. Good angulation both ends however needs to fill his frame. Very good coat. Rather playful on the move but I saw enough to see his soundness.

2ND 15586 - Penrose Willpower (Miss C A Pont). Very appealing head and expression. Well proportioned with good neck and shoulder with desired return of upper arm. Needs to fill his frame as expected for his age. Good bend of stifle and width of thigh. Needs more confidence to get the best out of him. Excellent coat. Moved covering plenty of ground just needs to settle.

2852. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Junior Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 15569 - Susqudilla Yankee Shadow (Imp Usa) (Mrs M V & Ms J & Miss R Mahon-Hunns & Middleton & Haskin). Smart young dog balanced in outline and masculine without coarseness. Pleasing head of good proportions and a lovely expression, a shade deep in stop for my personal taste. Arched neck, very good front assembly, stands on good legs and feet. Well ribbed back, firm topline with slight rise over the loin. Good width of thigh. Moved freely and covered plenty of ground. Super coat. Presented in hard condition. Considered for the RCC.

2ND 15562 - Battsrock Smoke On The Water (Mrs D & Mr T Herring). Young dog with lots of potential who still needs to fill his frame and settle a little. Appealing head with good width of skull and strength to foreface. Good reach of neck and shoulders well placed. Well ribbed back, needs to firm in top line. Good muscular development. Lovely open side gait. Harsh oily coat.

 3RD 15592 - Bb´s Chesapeake Breeding Drago for Viribus (Mrs Jana Smejkalová)

RES 15565 - Chessies Wonder' Annibal Jumpin Jack Flash (Mrs Mf Mathiot-Mathon)

VHC 15576 - Tideflight Warrior of Kent (Mr P H Milner)

2853. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 15587 - Passione Knightspool (Mr M & Mrs R Poulton). Balanced throughout but I would just like a little more of him. Well proportioned head with broad skull and neat ears and an inquisitive expression. Strong neck, enough lay of shoulder but, I would like a little more return of upper arm. Well ribbed back with slight rise over loin, good finish to croup and width to thigh. Harsh outer coat and oily undercoat. Moved true and back with good carriage.

2854. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 15558 - Arnac Bay Invincible for Dunakitts (Mrs K Duncanson). Repeat.

2ND 15590 - Battsrock Are You Ready (Mrs V Royle). Repeat.

3RD 15580 - Gingerfox Curlew at Muireatai (Miss L Murray)

2855. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Open Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 15568 - Fair Filippo Od Hošťálky (Mrs Jana & Miss G Kuchařová) CC. BOB. Strong, masculine dog who presents a very typical outline. Broad, clean head with well-defined stop, good strength of muzzle and correct amber eye giving the keen, intelligent expression desired in the breed. Moderate length of neck leading into well laid shoulders and a firm topline, hindquarters slightly higher than the withers. Well-developed chest with good depth and well-sprung ribs providing plenty of heart room. Strong bone and straight front with powerful quarters and a good bend of stifle. Correct tail set and carriage completing the balanced outline. Coat of good harsh texture with the dense, oily quality expected. Moved with drive and purpose, covering the ground efficiently while maintaining a steady topline. A very sound, workmanlike dog who presented the typical picture I was looking for.

2ND 15583 - Riptide Gentlemens Relish (Mr R & Mrs S Playle & Thomas). RCC. Masculine, well made dog of good type. Strong, well balanced head with broad skull, moderate stop and clean cheeks, his clear, intelligent eye giving the correct bright and alert expression. Muzzle of good length with powerful jaws. Strong, medium length of neck leading into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline. Chest deep with well sprung ribs carried well back, giving plenty of heart room. Straight front with strong bone and tight, well knuckled feet. Well muscled quarters with good bend of stifle and strong hocks providing drive. Coat correct in texture with the desired harsh, slightly oily feel. On the move he was sound and purposeful, covering the ground well with good reach and drive but just not as accurate behind as the winner.

3RD 15560 - Int Ch/swiss Gch Next Generations I' Am Woodford (Mrs N Grütter)

RES 15551 - Sh Ch/nld Ch Pixiesrock Mr Tumnus by Bleyos JW (Mr G & Mrs T Boyles)

VHC 15552 - Glaneils Count On Me (Mr S A & Mrs C L Broomfield)

2856. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Field Trial Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

2857. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Special Working Gundog Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 15546 - Pixiesrock Maestro Cadenza (Mrs F C Bament). Attractive head and expression. Moderate reach of neck, good lay of shoulder and enough return. Plenty of depth to chest, firm topline and well ribbed back. A shade straight behind. Covered the ground well but a little close going away. Very good coat.

2ND 15579 - Sea'nland Master of The Sea for Riverrun (Messrs D & M Murray). Impressive on the stack. Pleasing head and expression, good neck and shoulder. Could be tidier on the out and back and not quite as fluid in profile movement. Good angles both ends and good length to rib. Very good coat.

2858. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Veteran Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 15589 - Sh Ch Chesepi Waco (Mr D N Rigby). Presented a good outline. Head a little strong in back skull for my taste. Strong arched neck, straight front, good legs and feet. Enough front angulation, well ribbed back and firm in loin. Good muscle tone to his well angulated quarters. Won the class on his accurate movement.

2ND 15582 - Takoda Nathan VW (Miss L Murray). Pleasing head and expression, good lay of shoulder and plenty of depth to chest. Well ribbed up and firm in topline. A little straight behind. Moved with enthusiasm. Coat of good quality and texture.

3RD 15556 - Ir Sh Ch/int Ch Moyasta Decoyman Jch An Ch 17/18/19/22/25 Cw17/18/19/25 Ir/int Vch (Mrs M Cummins)

2859. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 15596 - Oakmarsh Haunting Melody (ai) (Miss S Turner). She has a very appealing well proportioned head and soft expression. Arched neck, well made front assembly, good depth and is well ribbed back. A little long in loin. Wide well muscled quarters. Very good coat. Moved soundly.

2ND 15563 - Battsrock Sweet Child O Mine Wgc (Mrs D & Mr T Herring). Feminine head, a little rounder in eye. Enough reach of neck, a little straight in angles both ends but still balanced. Good through rib and loin. Covered the ground well but a little close behind. Out of coat today but I could feel the correct texture was there.

2860. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 15577 - Penrose Water Pistol (Mrs J Morris) BPIB. A very smart young lady who has a beautiful head and expression, well proportioned and with a hint of mischief in her eye. Lovely arch to her neck, well made front assembly and stands on good legs and feet. Very well balanced throughout. Well ribbed up with slight tuck up, good quarters. Presented in fabulous coat and condition. Very sound all through. Push hard for the RCC and I will follow her career with interest as I think we could see a lot from this young lady.

2ND 15593 - Tideflight Cassiopeia (Miss G & Miss A Tarling-Roberts & Ilbury). Pretty head and appealing expression. Arched neck, front developing and chest beginning to drop. Well ribbed back, slight tuck up, moderate bend of stifle. Just needs time to mature. Good coat texture. Happy on the move and placed her feet well.

2861. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Junior Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 15572 - Bb's Chesapeake Breeding Dory for Arnac (Imp Che) (Mrs C S & Mrs G Mayhew & Mccartney). CC. Quality example of the breed, balanced and workmanlike throughout. Exquisite head with good breadth of skull, clean cheeks and correct eye giving a melting expression that I totally fell for. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders, straight front with good bone and neat feet. Deep through the chest with well sprung ribs and a firm topline with a slight rise over the loin. Powerful quarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Coat correct in texture with the desired oily feel. Moved soundly both ways with purpose and drive, covering the ground with ease. She had carriage and style combined with a little mischief. I loved her and she could not be denied top honours today.

2ND 15591 - Lexi Viribus (Mrs Dk Kordová). Has a bigger frame than the winner and is a little taller on leg. Needs to fill her frame as expected for her age. Balanced feminine head. A little straighter both ends than Dory. Ribs well back and firm in loin, giving a correct topline. Little out of coat today. Moved freely.

3RD 15548 - Battsrock Ashes to Ashes for Sharbae (Mrs S Baxandall)

RES 15554 - Battsrock Carolina (Mr G & Mrs J E Constable & Morton)

2862. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 15564 - Melseed Dont Stop Believing (Mr C Hewitson). Like her for type, overall shape and balance. Feminine head and expression, arched neck and well made front assembly. Enough depth and well ribbed back with a slight rise over the loin. Good width of thigh and developed muscle tone. A little out of coat today but enough to assess correct texture. Moved freely once settled.

2ND 15555 - Oakmarsh Kingsley Adsila (Miss A & Mr S Corcoran & Jones). Feminine well proportioned head. Enough depth, good through the neck and shoulders. Well ribbed back but a shade longer through the loin than the winner. Balanced angles both ends but just a little straighter. Super coat. Moved with good footfall and had a balanced profile action.

3RD 15601 - Oakmarsh Little Acorn JW Ratn (Miss K Watts)

RES 15574 - Oakmarsh Land of Promise of Roguehart (Mrs A & Mrs N Mellersh-Tett)

2863. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Limit Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 15550 - Oakmarsh Laurel JW (Mrs L & Mr L & Miss K Blaber). A feminine and well balanced bitch presenting a good shape and well proportioned all through. Well proportioned head. Arched neck into well placed shoulders, plenty of depth to forechest, well ribbed back with slight tuck up. Good finish to croup and good width of thigh. Good coat texture with oily finish. Accurate footfall on the move.

2ND 15596 - Oakmarsh Haunting Melody (ai) (Miss S Turner). Repeat.

2864. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Open Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 15595 - Sh Ch Arnac Bay Harvest (Mr D & Mrs T Thompson). A very smart bitch of good type. Feminine head, good reach of neck but a shade heavy over the shoulders today. Good depth and ribbing, slight rise over the loin and enough tuck up. Moderate bend of stifle and good muscular development to the first and second thigh. Move very well placing feet accurately. Super coat and condition. Sympathetically handled to advantage. Another who was considered for top honours.

2ND 15553 - Glaneils Don’t Worry Be Happy (Mrs C & Mr S & Mrs M & Mr J Broomfield & Broomfield & Mahon-Hunns & Newton). She is a good make and shape and has a feminine head of good proportions. Good through the neck and shoulders, balanced and stands over plenty of ground. Good forechest, ribbing and strong loin. Moderate bend of stifle with wide thighs. Moved true, covering the ground well in profile. Very good coat.

3RD 15557 - Ir Sh Ch Penrose Victrix Ludorum Ir Jch (Mrs M Cummins)

RES 15561 - Swiss Gch Next Generations Perfect Reflection Jh (Mrs N Grütter)

VHC 15581 - Muireatai Miracle of Dreams (Miss L Murray)

2865. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Field Trial Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 15578 - Ir Sh Ch Riverrun Everybody's Friend (Messrs D & M Murray). It’s hard to believe that she is 10 years old as she is in such fabulous condition and so sprightly. Lovely head and pleasing expression, strong neck, good lay of shoulder, would like a shade more return of upper arm. Good through the ribs and loin, slight rise over the loin and plenty of width to thigh. Covered the ground with these. Good coat thickness and texture.

2866. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Special Working Gundog Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 15563 - Battsrock Sweet Child O Mine Wgc (Mrs D & Mr T Herring). She presents a typical shape, outline and is well balanced throughout. Feminine head of good width with a gentle keen expression. Arched neck, well made front assembly, plenty of ribbing but carried a shade too much weight today. Good width of thigh and muscle tone. Enough coat to feel the correct texture. She was tidier coming towards today than 2nd which gave her the class.

2ND 15597 - Oakleaf Manor Bay of Oakmarsh (Imp Deu) JW Sgwc Ratn (Miss K Watts). Pretty head with a mischievous expression, good proportions to skull and muzzle. Strong neck and good lay of shoulder, plenty of depth to chest. Well ribbed back but a little longer through the loin. Presented in hard condition but very out of coat today. Moved well in profile covering the ground with ease.

2867. Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 15575 - Sh Ch/int/multi Ch Arnac Bay Hebe Wgc ShCEx Ew22 Ww24 (J & C Middleton & Mayhew). RCC. BVIB. No denying I have liked this lady before having awarded her both a CC and RCC on previous occasions, I just can not believe she is now a Veteran. Feminine and balanced throughout. Pleasing head but slightly stronger in back skull than the Junior, moderate stop and clean cheeks. Muzzle of good length with strong jaws. Strong, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline. Chest deep with well sprung ribs carried well back, providing plenty of heart room. Straight front with good bone and tight, well knuckled feet. Well muscled quarters with good bend of stifle and strong hocks providing drive. Excellent coat, correct in texture with a harsh, slightly oily feel. On the move she was sound and purposeful, covering the ground well, would have just liked a litte more enthusiasm.

2ND 15584 - Sh Ch Oakmarsh Dancing Diva VW (Miss C A Pont). Pretty well balanced head and clean in cheeks. Good over the neck and shoulders with enough return of upper arm. Good depth to the forechest and ribbed back, a little longer through the loin. Move freely but just a little soft in front pastern meaning she was not as tidy in front action..

3RD 15594 - Arnac Bay Gamble (Mr D & Mrs T Thompson)

RES 15598 - Ch Oakmarsh Freedom Sgwc Ratn (Miss K Watts)