National Gundog Association

Thank you to the NGA committee for the kind invitation to judge. I would also like to thank my stewards Roger and John for their excellent work in keeping the ring running smoothly on what was a rather hot day for us all. I was pleased with my CC and RCC winners who, in my opinion, were good examples of my interpretation of the breed standard.

MPD (2)

1st Adams’ Alolfrana Xclusive Party

O/B dog who appealed to me for his overall shape and construction. He had a lovely lean head with a hint of fun in his dark eyes. Good length of neck flowing into well constructed shoulders, good depth of brisket and spring of rib for age with elbows well tucked in, correct in topline which in turn leads to balanced rear angulation. He is maturing in the right direction and moved steadily and confidently around the ring. A promising puppy. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog & Best Puppy In Breed.

2nd Corfield & Corfield & Derry’s Balvenie Glen Douglas at Indibrooke

B/B/T dog with a pleasing head, lovely dark eyes and a typical expression. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders and level topline giving a clean balanced outline, he is well made throughout and with the right body proportions for his age. Happy on the move, enjoying himself just as he should be at this stage.

JD (4)

1st Sayers’ Droveborough Blue Moon

B/B dog with plenty to like. Beautifully shaped head with dark eyes and melting expression. Clean through the neck and shoulders, good front assembly with balanced angulation front and rear and firm topline. As expected at this age he needs to body up, but all the essentials are there for a promising future. Moved out with plenty of enthusiasm with lovely slashing tail action.

2nd Lawson’s Summerseve Cezanne JW

Promising B/B/T who presents a balanced outline on first look. I liked his head which is of good proportions, dark well shaped eyes and low set ears. Good length of neck leading into well-placed shoulders, level topline and well angulated rear. Such a shame he was affected by the heat as I thought he may be my winner, but unfortunately he would not cooperate on the move today.

3rd Stephenson’s Bondgate Classical Drama

YD (2)

1st Neath’s Albadora Total Madness JW

B/B who is eyecatching in profile. Masculine well-proportioned head with lovely dark eye and soft expression. He had a good reach of neck, good front with elbows tucked in. Well sprung ribs with plenty of depth and stands on good legs and neat feet. Sound and true on the move, maintaining his topline at all times. Well presented in super coat and condition and considered for top honours.

2nd Stowell’s Bondgate Overdramatic

B/B who gave his handler such a hard time but settled in the later classes. At this stage he is rangier in appearance and just needs time to fill his frame compared to class winner. Attractive head with good eye shape and a hint of devilment in his expression. He has a muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders. He stands on good legs but needs to coordinate his feet on the move.

MD (2)

1st Adams’ Alolfrana Xclusive Party 

2nd Stephenson’s Bondgate Classical Drama

Attractive B/B who like his brother in the previous class needs time to fill his frame at present. He has a masculine head of good proportions, giving a kind expression. Strong neck of good length, lovely and clean over well placed shoulders, good front with elbows tucked in, firm topline and well-muscled hindquarters. Moved out with confidence, but I preferred the overall outline of the class winner today.

ND (4)

1st Adams’ Alolfrana Xclusive Party

2nd Sayers’ Droveborough Blue Moon

3rd Stephenson’s Bondgate Classical Drama

GD (2)

1st Tompsett’s Radbrooks Brothers in Arms

B/B who is out of a smaller mould but is of good type and presents an elegant outline. Attractive head with dark eye and pleasing expression. Elegant long neck and correct layback of shoulder, good depth of chest and firm topline, although his low tailset detracts from his outline on the move. 

2nd Williams’ Wandsfell Keep Me Close

O/B dog who was presented in gleaming condition by his owner. Handsome head of good proportions and kind expression. Good reach of neck into correct shoulders, but still needs to develop in his forechest, has well muscled quarters and presented in firm condition. Unlucky to meet class winner but pleased to award him Best Special Beginner. 

PGD (2)

1st Stronach’s Mariglen Escape to Victory

B/B Stylish dog with good profile who appealed for type. Masculine head with dark eye and good length of muzzle. Good reach of neck into correct shoulder placement, is straight in front with good bone and tight feet. He has balanced angulation front and rear. Moved straight and true with plenty of drive.

2nd Williams’ Wandsfell Keep Me Close

 LD (4,1)

1st Pearce’s Westonfields Frenchrunner

Sound B/B dog with overall balance, elegance and style. He really caught my attention in this class and in the final lineup. I liked his balanced handsome head with the right amount of chiselling, good stop, dark eye and low set ears. Clean reach of neck into well laid shoulder, chest well developed, firm topline, well sprung ribs carried back, strong hindquarters and is well muscled throughout. He moved out with such purpose and really powered with reach and drive. DCC and thrilled to hear this was his third. – Congratulations!

2nd Derry & Schoneville & Williamson’s Hawklawn Hazzard County at Balvenie JW

Stylish b/b/t dog who I last judged as a minor puppy so was pleased to see him today as a mature dog. Balanced throughout and soundly constructed. Masculine lean head of good proportions and well worked, darkest of eyes and with soft expression. Muscular arched neck leading to well placed shoulders, straight in front, elbows close to body. Stands on good bone and neat feet. Disappointed he just didn’t get going on the move and was lacking his usual spark.  

3rd Williams’ Richecca Midwinter

OD (2)

1st Osman’s Sh Ch Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW

B/B/T dog who I last judged as a junior and has matured well and now presents an outline and appearance that is one of balance and elegance. Beautiful head with dark expressive eyes, correct length of muzzle and low set ears. Long neck set into well placed shoulders, good body proportions with ribs well back and is firm through loin. He is well off for bone and with the best of feet, has balanced angulation front and rear with strong muscled hindquarters and correct tailset. He was feeling the heat on the move today but did enough to impress me to be awarded the RCC.

2nd Darley’s Severnsett Gold Sovereign

O/B who was presented in excellent condition. He presents a balanced outline when stood. Handsome masculine head of good proportions, well defined stop with pleasing expression. He has a long muscular neck with a good layback of shoulder, is straight in front with elbows tucked in. Good forechest and depth of brisket with well sprung ribs and firm topline, stands on good legs and neat feet. Another who just didn’t move out as well today.

SB (4)

1st Williams’ Wandsfell Keep Me Close

2nd Stowell’s Bondgate Overdramatic

3rd Askew’s Droveborough Hey Jude

MPB (4,1)

1st Schoneville’s Balvenie Shona

Promising B/B/T who has everything in the right place at this stage in her development. Feminine head with dark shaped eyes. Correct length to neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight front, standing on good legs and feet. Well bodied for age. Well muscled and balanced rear quarters. Moved out soundly once settled.

2nd Corfield’s Indibrooke Freya

Sweet B/B/T who was enjoying herself. She has a pleasing lean head with dark eye giving a soft expression. Good length of neck, nicely constructed fore and aft, she moved out okay but needs to tighten in front. A little more time to mature and will do well.

3rd White’s Paduan Frankincense

PB (5)

1st Tucker’s Walshaw Takes to The Stage

B/B who presented a pleasing picture on the stand and on the move. She has a well proportioned head with a sweet expression. Good length to neck , correct angulation fore and aft with a decent spring of rib for age, short in back and strong through the loin. Level firm topline and correct tailset which she held on the move. Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Schoneville’s Balvenie Shona

3rd Wilkinson-Sargeant’s Walshaw Star Struck TAF

JB (3)

1st Rumble’s Bushbane Celtic Envoy

O/B who I liked a lot with excellent bone and substance for age. Attractive head with good proportions and dark eyes of good shape. She is balanced throughout with a reachy neck leading into well placed shoulders, is straight in front with elbows tight to chest. Well developed in body for age with firm topline. Did enough on the move to take this class and showed herself to advantage in the challenge. One with a bright future

2nd Wynne-Evans’s Droveborough One Love

Well made B/B/T who has all the essentials but was lacking in maturity compared to class winner. She has a pretty head of good proportions with sweet expression. Correct length of neck with good lay of shoulder into level back and elbows well tucked in. She is well angulated fore and aft and has good bone and neat feet. Positive mover around the ring.

3rd Askew’s Droveborough Hey Jude

YB (4)

1st Reid’s Diersett Moon of The Skies

Quality O/B feminine bitch who is soundly constructed. She has a feminine head and with such a soft expression. Clean neck leading into well laid shoulders, good depth to chest and spring of rib. She has strong hind quarters with a good return of stifle and let down hocks. Moved out with good head carriage and lovely tail action. 

 2nd Watkin’s Albadora Totally Yours for Valsett JW

Well balanced O/B who looked lovely on the stance. Sweet head with kind expression. She has a good length of neck flowing into nice front assembly. Well sprung ribs and a firm topline with strong muscled quarters. Presented in a lovely silky coat and in firm condition and moved out soundly using her slashing tail to advantage.

3rd Wynne-Evans’s Droveborough One Love

MB (2)

1st Schoneville’s Balvenie Shona

2nd Wilkinson-Sargeant ‘s Walshaw Star Struck TAF

B/B/T pretty feminine bitch with a lovely head with eyes of good shape and colour. Correct layback of shoulder and well angulated at the rear. She is straight in front with good depth of chest and spring of ribs for age. Moved out holding her topline at all times.

NB (3)

1st Wilkinson-Sargeant’s Walshaw Star Struck TAF

2nd Lowe’s Frennisett Fly Me to The Moon

B/B/T of good overall shape and size, she has a pretty head with dark eye and soft gentle expression. Elegant neck leading into well-placed shoulders, is deep in chest with well sprung ribs for age. She has strong quarters with a good bend of stifle, good round bone and tight feet. 

3rd Askew’s Droveborough Hey Jude

GB (3)

1st Reid’s Diersett Moon of The Skies

2nd Morgan’s Latjeata Vivaldi

O/B who was presented to get the best out of her, feminine yet with enough substance. She has a balanced head which is long and lean, darkest of eyes and a with sweet expression. Arched neck into clean shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Straight front, good depth of chest and ribbing for age. She has a level topline, good bone and stands on neat feet. Moved out well but just preferred the type of class winner.

3rd Tompsett’s Radbrooks Walk of Life

PG (1)

1st Bennet’s Wansleydale Busy As A Bee at Caprow JW

She stood alone but liked her a lot, although a little out of coat today for higher honours. B/B/T bitch with a feminine head with sweet expression and low set ears. Clean through neck and shoulders, is well ribbed, firm in topline and balanced angulation front and rear with strong muscled quarters. Moved true with a happy tail action.

LB (7,1) Lovely class of quality bitches.

1st Hutchinson & Dennis’ Mariglen My Heart Will Go On with Monaysbridge JW

B/B showgirl with class and style. She presents a picture of soundness, balance and quality. Feminine lean head and melting expression with dark eye. She has a long slightly arched neck into correctly angulated shoulders with a good return of upper arm, has good depth to chest and spring of rib. She has good muscle tone, which showed in her movement, keeping her topline and using her tail correctly. I was pleased to award her the CC & BOB today.

2nd Stephenson’s Bournehouse in Dreams at Steeplow

O/B who presents a balanced outline and pushed 1st all the way. She has a pretty and well proportioned head with lovely dark eye and soft expression. Holds head proudly on a long slightly arched neck set into well laid back shoulders, has good depth to forechest, ribs well sprung and carried back to a firm strong loin. Presented in fabulous coat and condition and moved out accurately despite the heat. Pleased to award her the RCC.

3rd Felton Blyth’s Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett 

OB (3,1)

1st Seaman’s Mariglen Indigo

B/B who displays a compact outline in profile. She has a pretty head and sweet expression. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders, with elbows tucked in. Good depth to body and spring of rib, firm in topline and has balanced angulation front and rear with strong muscled hindquarters and stands on good bone and tight feet.

2nd Dennis, Harris & Morgan’s Mariglen Unwrapped JW

B/B/T bitch who has matured since I last judged her last. Pleasing head, dark well shaped with kind expression. Clean through neck and shoulders, well sprung ribs carried back into short loin. She is well balanced with good angulation front and rear. Moved true with a happy tail action.