Cumberland Canine Association

Thanks to the Club for their kind invite to judge and for the judge’s gift. 

STAKES Puppy dog. (13). Two lovely classes where I was spoilt for choice. 

1st Masons Pointer Freebreeze Noel Coward. Handsome o/w lad, classic pointer outline with curves in right places, balanced head of good proportions, chest developing nicely for age, well ribbed up, strong second thighs, moved well. Still liked him later as he won gundog puppy group. 2nd Blacks Border Terrier Otterbobs Garnet at Brandycraig. Cheeky chap full of character, liked his head and expression, broad skull and short muzzle,good through body, strong rear, harsh jacket. 3rd Fotheringhams Newfie Shadowrise the outsider. 

Puppy bitch (21) 

1st Roberts Lhasa Frenchlands shining star over Marbledale, eye catching girl, fabulous coat and presentation, moved with style holding head and tail carriage, lovely dark eyes, pretty head, compact, balanced body, muscular rear. 2nd Kirkwood Emery’s Dachshund min wire, Helydon yer yolo JW , liked her gorgeous head and expression, alert and intelligent, moderately long body with ground clearance, broad strong rear, moved freely, harsh dense coat, close up to 1st. 3rd Kasprowicz Dachshund long, Amberdach inca lily Daniello. 

Braccos. Post grad. 1st Holstocks Fretwell & Bramleys Piccorino praise be for Amicofedele. Pretty feminine chestnut girl, nice eye and good length to muzzle , large nostrils. Good skin,powerful neck, balanced body, deep chest, muscular thighs, little unsettled on the move today. Open (4, 1a) 1st BOB, G2 Holstocks Fretwell & Bramleys Callaiscroft esprit de vie for Amicofedele JW. Stunning lad with correct head type. Narrow with soft eyes and chiselling, large nostrils and good ear length, square balanced body, holds lovely outline, strong forelegs and good bone, deep chested and well ribbed, super rear assembly, moved with drive and is a real character, he knows he’s good. Pleased to see him get his 2 CC the following week. Title must be near . 2nd Pearsons Sh Ch / swiss Ch Kelevra covo di ladri jw Unlucky to meet 1 today as a quality girl. Just didn’t have the spark of 1st and I just preferred his outline. Pretty head with lot of work in it, soft eye, deep muzzle, powerful neck leads to well made front and well developed thighs, good skin. 3rd Pearsons Kelevra Bacchustabio. 

Golden Retrievers. A cracking entry of goldies and it was great to hear cheering and clapping for the winners. A group of sporting exhibitors here today. 

Puppy. (5,1a) 1st BPIB, PG2. Martins Garline reeva in ribbons. Gold girl This puppy had the best head in the class for me, feminine and balanced with right proportions and skull just right. Dark eyes and eye rims with a melting expression, good length of neck. Straight forelegs which have good bone for age, plenty of heartroom, strong rear, cat like feet, moved well with drive, in great bloom. 2nd Patersons Precious peridot Hogmanay to trystinthorn. Paler girl with pleasing head, slightly broader in skull than 1st, correct proportions from stop to nose and stop to occiput, kind dark eyes, good size ears set on level with eyes, tad shorter in neck than 1st, but clean and muscular, shoulders well laid, tight elbows, deep ribs, stifles well bent, moved with drive holding topline and tailset. Also in great coat. 3rd Pattersons Purple amethyst hogmany at Trabboch 

Junior (8, 3a) 1st Turnbulls Alibren fire star. Pale girl, presents balanced outline, liked her head, broad skull, dark eyes and rims, eyes level with eyes and good size and shape, deep strong muzzle, clean neck, deep chested, elbows tucked in, well ribbed back, strong second thigh with well down hocks, could be more up on feet, moved with level back. 2nd Becks Priestside hungry heart in Beinangus. Pale lad, masculine head but tad overdone in backskull for me, has soft dark well rounded eyes, clean chiselled cheeks , definite stop and deep muzzle, straight well boned forelegs, enough heartroom and rib, muscular second thighs and rear, does fly tail on the move, in good coat , plenty of feathering.3rd Johnstones Cremecrew I’m the one. 

Post grad (7,3a) 1st A fire star from previous. 2nd P Hungry Heart from previous. 3rd Martins Garline guarding lola. 

Limit (4) 1st Evans Mardargold the look of love. Differing types in this class. This gold girl won on head type and body proportions, her head is balanced, correct lengths from stop to nose and stop to occiput, clean cheeks, deep muzzle, lovely expression, clean neck,shoulders well laid and elbows in but would like bit more bone, well ribbed back, strong second thigh, does fly tail a tad. Well feathered. 2nd Pattersons Timeless dreams in summer of sunshines valley imp. cream girl, for me too strong in skull, and tad short in muzzle length, dark eyes, ears well set, has thick coat over shoulders which gives impression of carrying weight but its just coat, deep chest, well ribbed, long loin, good bend of stifle and strong hocks moved true. 3rd Wallis Lamancha roll on good times.

Open (4,1a) 1st and BOB Pattersons Trysinthorn miss eliza. Mature 6 year dark gold lady won class on size, body proportions and head type, skull broad not coarse, melting dark eyes and rims, chiselled cheeks, defined stop, strong neck, straight forelegs set under withers, level topline, well placed shoulders, strong hocks, well bent stifles. Dense coat, moved with drive true and straight, happy girl at one with handler, fit for purpose. 2nd Martins Garline love so deep. Very pale cream girl, heavier in head than 1st, particularly in skull, correct proportions from side view, dark eyes and nose, ears level with eyes, clean neck, well boned, deep chest, tight elbows, dips slightly in topline, bit long in loin, round feet, strong rear, nice tailset, good feathering, moved true. 3rd Wallis Blue gemstone katrina at camellis VW. 

Labradors. Very mixed types here today. Puppy. 1st and BPIB Parkers Bruadarach Ballachulish. Choc puppy. Top end of puppy so good size and body for age, dense harsh coat, expressive head and eyes and attentive to handler, thick otter tail, moved ok. 

Junior (0). Post grad (2) 1st Maclachlans LLanstinan nutmeg at Threerivers. Feminine girl with kind expression, broad skull, deep muzzle, strong neck, well boned. happy disposition, 2 repeat of puppy. 

Limit (2) 1st Mullets Seatallan damson. Black dog.Broad skull, deep muzzle, dark eyes, would like more depth to body, long in loin, shown in good condition, thick double coat. 2nd Collins Butebrae wren of Vabisbrae. I assume from working lines, as lithe in body and light boned, little narrow in head,but a happy girl in hard muscular condition and attentive to handler.Coat gleaming. 

Open (2) 1st BOB Maclachlans Roslieve wind of change at Threerivers, yellow girl, presents balanced body, substantial and well off for bone, feminine head, dark eyes, deep chest and good spring of rib, moved out wagging otter tail and holding topline. Thick coat. 2nd Parkers Bruadarach Baile eilidh. Longer cast than 1st , and longer in loin, balanced head, soft eye , strong clean neck, good width of chest and well developed rear. Compact feet , moved ok. 

Imported register. Only one entered, but what a stunner. 1st Best import and G3, The Barbet, Leitchs Oljafi angels dream of Souterlight. Not a breed I have judged much before, but this girl really impressed me, especially on the move when she really came alive moving with precision and style. Feminine head, good angles front and rear, firm topline, padded feet, rustic thick coat of curls, 

AVNSC Gundog. Only one of the 3 turned up. Puppy, 1st, BNSC, BP, and PG4, WSS Douglas Chanangel hypontised by Santallina. Pleasing puppy who was a little overwhelmed by the occasion at times, handsome head with expressive eyes and well set ears, clean neck well laid shoulders, balanced body and firm topline. Gleaming coat. 

GUNDOG GROUP.

1ST ESS Jenkinsons Eastriding royal gold. Super l/w boy with handsome balanced head, soft eyes with chiselling underneath, deep muzzle, good length of neck, excels in front and rear, good bone, holds a lovely outline stacked and moving , moved with flair to pip the Bracco to top spot. I believe he has several RCCs, deserves his title. 2nd Bracco. 3rd Barbet. 4th Vizsla, Obriens Soletrader rockin robin. Impressive lad, holds classic outline, balanced head, deep chest, good strong front, well muscled rear,moved with drive from hocks, expertly handled. 

PUPPY GROUP. 

1st Pointer, 2nd Goldie. 3rd Cocker Watsons Quettadene stars on high over Bordacity. Black puppy, was a little unsettled to start with but found his stride. Compact body, in lovely coat, handsome head, pleasing front assembly, well rounded rear and correct tailset. 4th WSS. 

Varieties. 

Puppy, 1st PP Hogmany, goldie. 2nd Cocker Yilmaz Merry soul greatest gift for Anlasana, gorgeous gold pup, so feminine and typy. Melting eye and expression, Pleasing outline, compact in body, moved with drive, just lost out on maturity. 3rd WSS C h by S. 

Post grad. 1st ; Pointer Collins Millpoint spread your wings over Vabisbrae, pleasing head, with slight dish appearance, clean cheeks, good length of neck, little immature in body at the moment, nicely handled. 2nd Lab L nutmeg. 3rd Lab S Damson.

Open 1st Pointer Collins Raigmore hermia of Vabisbrae. Moved more positively than the Lab, feminine head,kind expression, has classic outline, topline flows from neck to tail, in hard muscular condition, 2nd Lab R wind of change. 

Veteran, quality class, 1st GWP OBriens Sh Ch Luchanalilly cute coral of caldewriver. Very typy girl with body of correct proportions, feminine head of equal proportions, shows strength in body, deep chest, well ribbed, firm topline, muscular rear and good bend of stifle, harsh coat, in excellent condition . 2nd Pointer Wilkinsons Sh Ch Stocksfell seldon seen. Another worthy ch and close up to 1st, full of pointer type, classic outline, just showing little grey in the face but has slight dish and pronounced occiput, long neck, well made front and rear, moved effortlessly. 3rd HWV Noakes Trebus Tanselle at Goldpaw.