Border Counties Gundog Club

My sincere thanks to the Committee for their kind invitation to judge, and for their warm hospitality throughout the day. I would also like to thank my efficient stewards for keeping the ring running so smoothly, and all exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude.

ITALIAN SPINONE

Total Exhibits Entered/Total Exhibits Absent/Total Exhibits Present: 9/4/5

J ( 3Entries, 1 Absent) 

1ST Whittingham & Wright & Bexon, Mrs S, Mr P RICCINI CARMEN Beautiful puppy bitch full of promise and already showing so much of the correct breed type. Feminine head with excellent divergent planes, lovely length of muzzle and a kind intelligent expression. Correct harsh eyebrows and furnishings giving a very typical appearance. Well balanced throughout with a strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders and excellent forehand construction for one so young. Good depth developing to body with plenty of heart room and strong well boned limbs. Correct harsh jacket, naturally presented and of very good texture. Moved soundly for her age, covering the ground with an easy effortless action while holding a firm topline. A very promising young bitch with a bright future ahead of her and one I admired greatly. BEST PUPPY

2ND Armstrong Mrs N RICCINI ROSINA Another very attractive puppy bitch and litter sister to my winner, sharing many of her virtues and overall breed type. Feminine head with pleasing expression, good length of muzzle and typical harsh furnishings. Well balanced outline with correct proportions and sound construction throughout. Slightly less mature in body and muscle tone than my winner today and not carrying quite the same coat development at present, but still a quality youngster with much to admire. Moved freely and soundly around the ring, showing a pleasing outline on the move. A very promising puppy who should continue to improve with time and maturity.

G (1 Entries, 1 Absent)

1ST Hutt Miss S A KARANKAWA KASHIRA Feminine bitch of honest type with a pleasing outline and overall balance. Attractive head with kind expression and good proportions throughout. Adequate neck and shoulder placement with sufficient depth of body and sound bone. Presented in good condition and carrying a suitable harsh jacket. Her strongest feature today was her movement, covering the ground with an easy fluent action while maintaining a steady topline. An honest exhibit with many pleasing qualities.

OD (4 Entries, 2 Absent)

1ST Whittingham & Wright & Bexon, Mrs S, Mr P & Mr C SH CH RUBINO SPINONE DEL MUCRONE WITH RICCINI (IMP ITA) A truly outstanding dog of exceptional quality and presence, presenting the complete picture of the breed while retaining all the rustic honesty and functionality. Masculine without any exaggeration, beautifully balanced throughout and shown in magnificent hard condition. His head is simply superb, with correct divergent planes, strong yet refined muzzle, beautiful ochre eyes and the most typical gentle intelligent expression. Excellent harsh furnishings completing a classic Spinone appearance. Strong muscular neck flowing into beautifully laid shoulders with textbook forehand construction, plenty of heart room and excellent depth and spring of rib. Powerful quarters, strong loin and a firm topline both standing and on the move. Presented in a correct harsh weather resistant jacket of excellent texture. On the move he completely came into his own, covering the ground with such effortless reach and drive while remaining absolutely sound coming and going. Moved with true purpose, balance and breed character.. A dog of immense quality, charisma and breed virtue who commanded the ring from the moment he entered. Delighted to award him Best of Breed, and wonderful to see him achieve later in the day Best in Show. 

2ND Whittingham & Wright & Bexon, Mrs S, Mr P & Mr C DIGGMERE CORTONA SOFIA DEL RICCINI A beautiful bitch of excellent quality and true breed type, who could easily have won on another day. Feminine, honest and very well balanced throughout, with a most typical outline and pleasing overall proportions. Excellent head properties with correct planes, strong muzzle and a lovely gentle expression. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders, good forehand construction and plenty of heart room. Well ribbed body with strong quarters and a firm topline. Correct harsh coat texture and presented in very good condition. Moved soundly and with purpose, covering the ground well while maintaining her balanced outline. A quality bitch with much to admire. Unfortunate to meet such an exceptional dog today.