South Western Gundog Club

SOUTH WESTERN GUNDOG – 18.04.2026

JUDGE - CAROLE BAILEY

Many thanks to the Committee for inviting me to Judge at this lovely, well organised show. Appreciated the hospitality and the gift. My stewards kept the proceedings running smoothly and did a particularly good job. Special thanks to the exhibitors for the opportunity to judge their dogs and supporting the Society.

ENGLISH SETTERS

Many thanks to Mrs L U’ren who kindly supported the classes with £10.00 for BOB, £10.00 BOS and £10.00 BPIB.

GRADUATE (1:0)

1st Bayliss’ Dyrham Girl On Fire (BOS)

Tri bitch of two years, She was handled nicely and presented in good coat and condition. Possesses a feminine head, dark expressive eyes, and low set ears. Straight front and neat feet. She has decent depth to her chest and width to front. Short level back, good tail set and short hocks. She moved well holding her tail correctly.

OPEN DOG (1:0)

1st Osman’s Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW (BOB)

Tri male of three years. This lad presented a lovely picture standing with an elegant outline and shown in lovely coat with profuse feathering. He has a balanced head, with dark eyes of the correct shape, low set ears, and nice finish to muzzle. Straight forelegs with good bone led to neat feet. His neck fits neatly into his shoulders. Possesses good depth to his chest and ribs are well sprung. Level short back led to good tail set. Nicely angulated to rear with good muscle tone to first and second thigh. He moved with his head and tail held correctly but would have liked to have seen him move a tad faster. Pleased to hear he was later short listed for BIS.

OPEN BITCH (1:1)

IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER

SPECIAL YEARLING (0)

OPEN (1:0)

1st Martin, Martin, and Green’s Rhoswendale Game Is On Again For Viszaset (Imp Fin) (BOB)

Two-and-a-half-year-old male was presented in good coat and condition. Handled well. Masculine head, hazel eyes, and good ear set. He possesses good bone and muscle tone. Decent depth to his chest chest and spring of rib. Straight forelegs led down to nice feet. He moved well.

FIELD SPANIEL

Thank you to the exhibitors for supporting the Society with this breed.

PUPPY (0)

POST GRADUATE (1:0)

1st Porter’s Winsbrook Gypsy Moth

Pretty black bitch, handled sympathetically by her owner. Shown in good coat. I like her feminine head and eyes giving that typical expression that is desired. Straight forelegs led down to round feet. Good depth to her chest and spring of rib. She possesses a decent bend of stifle and straight hocks. She moved well carrying her tail correctly.

OPEN DOG (2:0)

1ST Harding’s Kingsmist Remember Me JW (B0B)

Liver male shown in good coat and condition. Balanced in outline and nice to go over. I appreciated his good construction. Well off for bone and muscle tone. Masculine head, with correct eye colour and shape. Good depth to chest and spring of rib, back level and tail set correct. Moved well with good footfall. He later went on to win 2nd in a nice A.V Junior Warrant Class under me. Well done!

2nd Porter, Russell and Palm’s Bogdogs Brynnyth At Winsbrook

Another nice Liver male, shown in good coat and condition. Nice head, eyes, and low set ears which were nicely feathered. Neck fitted neatly into his shoulders, straight front , round feet, decent bend of stifle and neat hocks. He moved well. I just preferred the overall size and head of 1st.

OPEN BITCH (2:0)

1ST Harding’s Kingsmist Miss Marple JW (RBOB)

Very feminine bitch shown in lovely black glossy coat. Pleasing in head and expression. Liked her balanced outline, straight forelegs led down to neat round feet. Good depth to her chest and ribs well sprung. She has length to her neck which fitted neatly into her shoulders. Strong level back and nice tail set. Possesses good bone and muscle tone. She moved with good drive but felt the dog had the edge on the day.

2nd Porter’s Kingsmist Agatha Christie At Winsbrook

Another nice exhibit from this Breeder. Pretty black bitch, lovely head, nice dark eyes, and low set ears. Like her fellow competitors, she showed the typical temperament of the breed which is so appealing. Stright front and nice round tight feet. She possesses decent depth to her chest, good length of back and bend of stifle. She moved really well. Just lacking coat on the day.

LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO

GRADUATE (1:1)

OPEN (1:0)

1ST Heller’s Articbreeze Hopscotch To Floreydown (BOB)

Lovely to have the opportunity to judge this charming breed. Sadly, the other exhibit was in season. Four-year-old brown roan bitch was shown in good coat. She was handled really well by her owner. She possesses a nice head, with desired large nose, round eyes of desired colour, with lovely lashes! She is quite nicely made, with straight forelegs leading down to compact feet with curved nails. Good length to back and thigh. Just would have preferred a longer length to leg. She moved well holding her topline and tail correctly.

A.V. MINOR PUPPY (19:8)

Lovely selection of Minor Puppies to judge – Spoilt for Choice!

1st Gottlieb’s Russetmantle Taffeta

This seven-month-old Vizsla puppy bitch was a joy to go over, nicely constructed, obviously well reared and

handled sympathetically by her owned. She presents a nice outline, with a feminine head, eyes of desired colour and shape. Straight front, led down to rounded cat-like feet. She has good bone and muscle tone for her age. Has depth to her chest and neat at elbow. Her russet coat was smooth with nice shine. She moved well for such a youngster.

2nd Needs’ Covarney Might Quinn With Stourford

This eight-month-old Irish Setter male presented a lovely outline whilst stood. Not exaggerated in any way. Shown in good coat with ample feathering for his age. Most handsome in head which is balanced with good finish to muzzle. He has dark eyes of desired shape, giving typical quizzical expression. Again, another exhibit who was nice to go over, with good bone and muscle tone for age, nicely angulated fore and aft. Straight forelegs led down to neat feet and short nails! Moved with good footfall once settled.

A.V PUPPY (7:1)

1ST Siddle’s Wilchrimane Florentine

Orange and white Pointer bitch of nine months is just ‘Top Notch.’ So nicely constructed, she is a joy to go over! Feminine in head, dentition correct, her eyes are of desired shape and colour. Possesses good length to her neck which fits neatly into her shoulders. Straight forelegs led down to oval feet. Nice depth to her chest and spring of rib. Good muscle tone to rear and decent turn of stifle. Shown to perfection in good coat. Moved smoothly, with good drive. Was lovely to hear she later went BPIS and RBIS. Congratulations! Should have a very bright future!

2nd Oliver’s Wilchrimane Florin To Olivesong

Litter brother to above and possesses many of his sister’s attributes. I was splitting hairs between these two, and he fought hard for his place in this lovely class. Again, nicely constructed and a joy to judge! This Orange and White boy presents a lovely outline whilst stood. Masculine head, ear set correct and his eyes give that typical kindly expression. Fore and rear quarters, bone, and muscle tone have all developed nicely, so he has been reared well! Shown to perfection and he moved well holding his tail correctly.

A.V JUNIOR WARRANT (14:5)

1ST Stirk’s Nyllaup Akoya Pearl For Graker JW

Was lovely to have the opportunity to judge this Irish Water Spaniel Bitch again and what a delight it was! She presents the desired compact outline and was shown in lovely coat and condition. Lovely feminine head and dark brown eyes of desired shape and expression. She has good length to her neck which fits cleanly into her shoulders, straight forelegs, and well sprung ribs. Good angulation to fore and aft, and low set hocks. She moved with such reach and drive which was a joy to see. Was incredibly pleased to hear she later went on to win BIS. Many Congratulations!

2nd Harding’s Kingsmist Remember Me JW

Field Spaniel.

A.V.SPECIAL VETERAN DOG (10+ years)

1st Fenn’s Chalksville Barregarrow At Jandeburn JW ShCM VW

A lovely Golden Retriever of 10 years and a real credit to his owner! Loved his head and expression. Straight front and lovely, neat catlike feet. He possesses good depth to his chest and elbows close to his body. Nicely angulated and possesses good bend to stifle and straight hocks. Good bone and muscle tone, so this lad is still enjoying a good run! He moved well with good drive to rear. Congratulations on winning BVIS3.

2ND Disney’s Sh Ch Wonglepong Wills Faramir ShCEx VW

Eleven-year-old Munsterlander another who’s owner deserves credit for keeping this lad in such fine condition. I can see from the catalogue this lovely dog has had a lovely show career. He was handled beautifully and shown in good coat. Good proportions to head and body, nicely constructed with decent bone and muscle tone. He moved steady with decent footfall.

A.V SPECIAL VETERAN BITCH (10+ YEARS) (3:2)

1ST Luczynski’s Baladeva Scarlet Letters For Kanara ShCM ShCEx VW

Ten-year-old black bitch shown in good coat with silky feathering. . Another owner who should be praised for turning this lovely lass out in good form for her age. Very feminine headpiece, nice shape to eyes giving a soft expression. Ear set correct and well clothed. Has length to her neck which fitted well into her shoulders. Good front and rear angulation. Nice depth to chest and good spring of rib. She moved steady covering the floor smoothly.

A.V Special Working Gundog (4:4)