Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society

Wiveliscombe and District Canine Society

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A Huge thank you to the Secretary and the committee for their invitation to judge at their prestigious open show, a lovely open venue with plenty of room, a warm welcome and great hospitality, very much appreciated. Thanks also to the exhibitors for giving me a fabulous entry. And thank you to the wonderful ring stewards, for their help in keeping the ring ticking along. 

Bracco Italiano

Graduate (1) 1. Russel’s – Bracchini’s Bit Of Crumpet For Fraulynzway. At 10 months old this youngster entered the ring full of confidence, showing a lovely outline and correct topline, good proportions to skull, ears level with eyes, soft expression from a dark eye, neck strong and a nice length, strong across the shoulder and well laid back, straight in foreleg and with good bone, pasterns with slight slope and of a nice length, good depth to chest and well ribbed, loin wide and strong, good bend in stifle carrying well toned thighs, moved with a clean driven gait steady and clean. BPIB, RBOB.

Open (1) 1. Critchley’s – Bracciano Now Or Never JW. Strong looking with a good outline and holding a correct topline, head with prominent occiput, equal in measurement of skull and muzzle, eye dark with soft expression, ears level to eye, neck of good length showing strength, shoulders well laid back, forequarters strong straight and with good oval bone, chest deep to elbow with well sprung rib, loin with width and strong to the feel, hocks well let down, good bend to stifle and well muscled thighs, feet tight and with arched toes, moved with a clean strong action driven from a strong rear assembly. BOB.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Special Yearling (1) 1. Serpa’s- Winterwell Starry Night At Mylanuka JW (AI). Nice looking GSP with a clean outline and gentle intelligent bearing, head well proportioned with nicely coloured eye giving an affectionate intelligent expression, moderate length in a strong neck, shoulders sloping and muscular, front straight and strong, depth of chest correct to elbow and narrowing behind elbows, full of well sprung rib carried back to a clean tuck up, rear quarters strong with well bent stifles, well driven gait giving a clean effortless action. BOB.

Open (2,3) 1. Russell’s – Fraulynzway Lightning Bolt JW. Strong steady well balanced dog with an alert affectionate look, good outline, clean and balanced in skull, dark eye with a gentle expression, strong through neck of a moderate length, shoulders well laid, forelegs straight and lean with pasterns with slight slope, chest deep to elbow and narrower behind elbow, plenty of well sprung rib, rear quarters strong across the loin, stifle well bent with well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, moved with a smoothe effortless action. RBOB. 2. Serpa and Graham – Winterwell Tubby Tompkin From Nyliram JW. A little smaller in stature than 1st but still a nice looking dog with a balanced outline, head not too heavy clean cut and well proportioned, lovely dark eye, neck of moderate length muscular and with slight arch set to shoulders laid back, straight in front, chest deep to elbow with good well sprung rib carried back to a strong loin/couplings, rear quarters strong with well toned thighs, moved with a steady gait.

Hungarian Vizsla

Junior (2,1) 1. Kiely’s – Debian Dionysus For Ruamadra. 10 month old dog with a good overall outline and a steady well held level topline, head lean with a moderate stop, eyes dark to contrast to coat colour, with an expression of an intelligent affectionate worker, moderately long in well muscled neck fitting neatly into a well laid back shoulder placement, front assembly straight with pasterns straight too. Good depth of chest to elbow with well sprung ribs carried back to a slight tuck up, strong across loin, well developed in 1st and 2nd thighs on a moderate bend in stifle, strong feet tight and arched across toes, good on the move steady with a clean action. BPIB.

Graduate (2,1) 1. Challis – Vizslanya Domenkos JW. Strong well developed dog balanced in outline, with a distinctive clean cut head and skull of correct proportions, eyes with correct colouring showing an affectionate intelligent expression, strong through a clean neck set to a good lay back of shoulder, holding a good level topline, chest deep to elbow with well sprung ribs carried back to a strong loin, rear quarters also strong with well developed 1st and 2nd thighs on a moderate bend in stifle, movement was balanced and with a clean lively action. BOB. 

Open (4,3) 1. Challis – Vizslanya Visszater. Carrying a good topline and overall outline, very feminine in looks, lean clean cut through head and skull, with a nice colour to eye, neck with slight arch of moderate length fitting well to a good lay back of shoulder, straight in front with upright pasterns, deep through chest with plenty of well sprung rib, loin strong, muscular in thighs on a moderate bend in stifle, moved cleanly in a steady action. RBOB. 

Italian Spinone

Graduate (3,1) 1. Kemp’s – Scodinzolare Pashmina Of Pendio. Lovely bitch with a good overall outline, correct plains to head with equal dimensions from stop to nose and stop to distinct occiput, a very kind eye, ears set well, neck strong well muscled and fitting smoothly into a well laid shoulder, front straight and strong with good oval bone, a broad well sprung chest with a good breastbone, muscular rear quarters with well developed 1st and 2nd thighs, hocks well let down, good condition of coat finishing off the lovely picture, movement was smooth and with a free clean action. BOB. 2. Riley’s – Dora From Plum The Ally At Emeraldglen. A cracking youngster at her first show and did really well, with a good outline, good depth to chest and well ribbed, head with good correct plains, nice eye with sweet expression, neck strong and smoothly fitting into a good shoulder, front strong and straight, well toned through rear with moderate angulation, as puppies do was a little all over the  place on the move but will get there I’m sure. BPIB.

Open (2,1) 1. Moore’s – Scodinzolare Picil. Good outline and a correct topline, skull with correct plains, nice eye with kind expression, strong  well toned neck of a nice length, shoulders well laid, forelegs straight and with good oval bone, chest deep and with well sprung ribs, rear quarters with good angulation in stifle, well toned thighs, moved in a steady clean gait. RBOB. 

Large Munsterlanders

Graduate (3,1) 1. Caile’s – Kamaze’s Dancing Queen. Balanced with a good outline, showing a strong muscular frame, good overall construction in skull, neck strong with slight arch and fitting neatly into a good lay back of shoulder, correct depth in chest with ribs well sprung and carried back to short couplings, back strong and firm with well muscled loin, rear quarters with well developed thighs on a good turn of stifle, moved with a free open gait. RBOB. 2. Disney’s Wonglepong Willows Sunbird VW.

This oldie was a joy to see, still happy in all that she did, with a lovely outline and a sweet expression, nicely proportioned head, neck strong and well fitted to a good lay of shoulder, chest with good depth and carrying a good spring of rib, strong around the rear and with well let hocks, moved in a steady free gait. 

Open (2,1) 1. Disney’s – Kamaze Dance In The Dark ShCEx. Well balanced and with a strong outline, well developed skull of good proportions, neck strong with muscle fitting neatly to a good lay back of shoulder, front assembly with straight forelegs and strong in pastern, good depth in chest with well sprung ribs carried well back, strong across the back, well toned thighs on a good bend in stifle, well let down in hocks, his gait was strong free and covered the ring easily. BOB.

Pointers

Sp Yearling (4) 1. Osman’s- Fleurfield Benjamin Button With Marissolo JW. Clean cut and balanced with a good outline, well defined stop and pronounced occiput, head and skull with overall good proportions, neck long and muscular cleanly joining into well laid back shoulders,  forelegs straight and strong with nice oval bone, chest developed well  down to elbow, ribs well sprung and carried well back to strong loin, short through couplings, muscular and well defined in 1st and 2nd thighs, smooth in a ground covering action. 2. Mathews – Sonham Brimstone. A youngster with a cracking outline and full of balanced style, well defined stop with well proportioned skull, strong in a well toned neck of good length, shoulders well laid back, oval bone on a strong straight foreleg, good length to front pasterns, nice depth to chest and with well sprung ribs carried back to a strong loin, stifles well bent and with strong well developed thighs, moved with a smooth driven gait. BPIB.

Open (4) 1. Coombes – Tenshilling Mack The Knife. Balanced well built and strong with a excellent outline, skull of good proportions with a well defined stop, neck long muscular and with slight arch fitting smoothly into a well laid shoulder, straight in front with good oval bone, chest deep to elbow not too wide, with plenty of well sprung rib carried back to a firm strong loin, muscular in rear with well developed 1st and 2nd thighs on a well bent stifle, feet tight with arched toes, moved well with a driven ground covering action. BOB. 2. Mathews – Sonham Just The Ticket (AI) JW. Very close call with the first two in this class, well developed strong in outline and clean cut, head with well defined stop and balanced through plains, strong muscular neck of good length fitting neatly into a well laid back shoulder, depth of chest well down to elbow and with enough width, ribs well sprung and carried tidily back to a strong loin, 1st and 2nd thighs well developed and well toned, stifle well bent and with hocks well let down, movement was driven and covered the ground easily, just pipped by 1 on the move who was a little cleaner in action. RBOB.

Curly Coated Retriever

Graduate (1) 1. Harris’s – Brightmeadow Wish Come True At Dreamcurl. 2 year old with a good outline, lovely shape to a well developed head with equal lengths to foreface and skull, a dark eye giving an intelligent expression, strong through neck flowing well to a well laid back shoulder, equal in shoulder blade and upper arm, straight in forelegs with strong pasterns, chest deep with plenty of well sprung rib, strong fore chest, well defined strong loin, well let down hocks, toned 1st and 2nd thighs giving strength from the rear to give a steady driven gait, coat of good condtion.

Open (5,1) 1. Courtier’s – Maycourt Cover Shot. Distinctive strong powerful looking dog with a feminine touch, nothing exaggerated or excessive, with a well developed head with correct proportions good dark eye, slight arch to a muscular neck of moderate length fitting smoothly into a well laid back shoulder, equal in upper arm and shoulder blade, straight in foreleg with strong pasterns, chest deep to elbow with good width, ribs well sprung and extending well back to a short powerful loin, moderate bend in stifle with well toned thighs, hocks well let down, coat with good curls tight and thick, moved with a powerful drive from the strong rear quarters allowing a good coverage of the ring. BOB. 2. Courtier’s – Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. Another cracking example of the breed, with the characteristic crisp tight curly coat, head with nice plains and equal lengths in fore face and skull, strong through a moderate length of neck flowing smoothly into a well laid back shoulder, a little longer in body to 1st but still looked balanced, chest deep and with a good spring to rib, loin short and strong, moderate turn of stifle with sound toned thighs, moved cleanly in a steady driven action. RBOB.

Flat Coated Retriever

Sp Yearling (7) 1. Pierce – Flatcharm Hobgoblin At Tarnmillcrag. A well developed puppy of 11 months old, with a good overall outline and full of confidence, head of good proportions with a lovely dark eye giving a friendly intelligent expression, neck reasonably long a set well to a good shoulder, deep in fore chest with good width, straight in foreleg with  strong well developed bone, well ribbed in body, strong and short in loin, moderate bend in stifle with well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, sound and straight in rear, moved with a free flowing ground covering action. RBOB, BPIB. 2. May’s – Lussac Bewitched. 14 month old bitch with a good overall outline and a happy kind demeanour, head nicely moulded with a slight stop and good width to skull, neck strong and of good length, brisket of good depth to elbow without impeding movement, ribbed well to a short strong loin, muscular in rear quarters with a moderate bend in stifle, moved with a clean true action.

Open (8,3) 1. McIlwaine, McIlwaine & Reynolds – Flatcharm Mr Heckles For Benoveor JW. Bright and happy and full of life, by far the most animated of the Flatcoats today, with a cracking outline and a carrying a well developed head, good dark eye, neck well set to a good lay in shoulders, forelegs straight and with good bone, depth and width to chest, ribs of good quality carried back to short strong loin, moderate in bend of stifle with well developed thighs, moved in a free flowing clean action covering the ring effortlessly. BOB. 2. Jackson’s – Manteauplat Margaux. With a good outline and well carried topline this bitch was steady and happy, with a nicely shaped head and with a good dark eye, neck of good length and strong set into a well laid shoulder, good bone on straight fore legs, brisket of good depth, ribs well sprung gradually thinning to a short loin, well toned thighs on a moderate bend in stifle, moved cleanly with a straight movement for and aft. 

Golden Retriever

Puppy (4,1) 1. Gaffney’s – Haydengold Moment To Shine. At 9 months old this young dog stood out from the crowd, with a good outline and strong level topline, head well developed with good width equal in fore face and skull, eyes dark with dark rims giving a kind intelligent expression, neck of a good length, shoulders well laid back with a equal length in return of upper arm, chest deep and of good width, well sprung rib carried well back to short couplings, good bend to stifle carrying a set of toned thighs, good shape to feet, moved with a powerful driven action with clean action for and aft. BPIB. 2. Pyne’s – Hammerfield Nutmeg Zest. Another good looking youngster with a happy friendly temperament, nice shape and equal plains to skull and head, dark eye with lovely expression, neck of a good length and set well to a well laid shoulder, front straight, chest deep and with adequate width, well sprung rib carried back to a strong short set of couplings, 1st and 2nd thighs developing nicely on a good bend of stifle, moved steady with a good clean action.

Junior (8, 4) 1. Lewis – Zenevieva Million Dollars For Fairwinds (AI) (IKC). Happy with a kind friendly expression this bitch was just wanting to please, with a good outline and a well held topline, head with neat plains and with equal proportions, eye dark with clean dark rims, neck of a good length and set well into a well laid shoulder, forelegs straight with good bone, neat return of upper arm equal to shoulder blade, deep in chest and of a adequate width for good heart room, well sprung ribs carried back to a strong short loin, well bent stifles with strong well developed thighs, clean well shaped feet, moved with a strong powerful drive. 2. Riley’s – Strettonhills Quevega. Another cracking example of the breed and not a lot between 1st and 2nd, lovely outline and a well held topline, as with 1st well balanced with good plains to skull, strong neck of good length, well laid shoulders giving good angulation at front assembly, ribs well sprung on a deep chest of adequate width, thighs well developed on a good bend in stifle, clean on the move with a good gait, just pipped in drive by 1st. 

Special Yearling (8, 5) 1st and 2nd as above.

Graduate (8, 3) 1. Clunie’s – Warrentor Abilene JW. A balanced good looking strong Golden with a good outline and strong level topline, equal in skull and muzzle from well defined stop, lovely dark eye with an intelligent friendly expression, neck of good length strong and muscular set to a good lay back of shoulder, front with straight forelegs of good bone, depth and width of chest of good proportions, well sprung ribs carried back to a short well toned loin, moderate bend in stifle with muscled 1st and 2nd thighs, feet tight and round, powerfully driven gait, clean action fore and aft. RBOB. 2. Hewitson’s – Seruilia Society Girl. Nice in outline with a lovely sense of balance, good proportions to skull and a well defined stop, eye dark with dark rims, good length to neck set well to a good lay of shoulder, forelegs straight, adequate depth chest to elbow with plenty of heart room, short coupled with an overall strong loin, well bent stifles with nicely toned thighs, moved with a good clean gait.

Open Dog (6, 3) 1. Strong balanced and with a look fit for function, great in outline with a well held level topline which was also held on the move, equal in skull and muzzle, broad enough in skull with out heaviness, lovely dark eye giving a friendly melting expression, neck of a good length and with a strong feel set to a good lay back in shoulder, front construction with good bone on straight forelegs, chest deep to elbow and with good width without impeding elbows, plenty of well sprung rib, short in couplings, strong across loin, muscular in 1st and 2nd thighs on a well turned stifle, hocks well let down, moved with a true action fore and aft with a clean powerfully driven gait. BOB 2. Hurrell’s – Kadaka Kaos At Gillansgold. Another strong looking dog with a good overall outline, head with no coarseness and neat plains, eyes dark with kind expression, neck strong with out excess, shoulders well laid back, strong across the back to a well toned loin, good bone in front, chest of good depth and width, well sprung ribs carried back to the strong loin, toned thighs on a moderate bend in stifle, moved well with a clean action.

Open Bitch (6,3) 1. Pyne’s – Hammerfield Legato Lullaby. Balanced with a good outline and a level topline which she held on the move, head with good proportions, dark eye with correct rims, neck strong and of good length set well into a good lay of shoulder, straight in front and with good bone, deep through chest and with plenty of heart room, plenty of well sprung rib, neat short couplings in an overall strong loin, good bend in stifle with well toned thighs, feet tight and round, moved with a clean driven gait. 2. Hewitson’s – Seruilia Shining Star JW. Nice outline with a well held level topline, head and skull equal from occiput to stop and from stop to nose, lovely dark eye, strong in neck set to a good lay back in shoulder, well off for good bone in front, chest deep and of a nice width, ribs well sprung and carried back to short coupling, thighs strong on a good bend in stifle, moved straight and true fore and aft in a good driven gait.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Puppy (1) 1. Woolerton’s – Eusanit Strength By Numbers With Culmgillie. At 8 months old and already full of fun, well developed and very much to type, clean in skull with a moderate stop, strong neck of a medium length, well laid back shoulder placement, correct slight slope on front pastern which showed no weakness, deep through chest with well sprung ribs, level topline , strong across the loin, well bent stifle with good toned thighs, movement was a little wayward and typical of puppies but showed real potential and promise. BPIB. 

Special Yearling (3,1) 1. Hipkiss’ – Deltandamba It’s Asin. Lovely looking youngster with a good level topline and overall good outline, with a nice typical style to skull with a soft intelligent expression from a good coloured eye, neck of good length with a feeling of strength fitting well to a well laid shoulder, front straight and strong, depth to chest reaching to elbow without impediment, ribs well sprung carried back to a moderate tuck up, rear quarters strong with well developed thighs on a good turn of stifle, feet tight with well arched toes, moved with a good clean action driven from the strong rear quarters. 2. Hipkiss’ – Deltandamba Domino Dancing. Litter sister to 1st and showing some of the same qualities, good shape to head and most definitely feminine, strong through neck to a good lay of shoulder, brisket deep to elbow and carrying well sprung ribs back to a good rear assembly, well toned thighs on good bend in stifle, moved well in a steady clean gait.

Limit (6, 2) 1. Hughes – Abacot Into The Unknown JW. Very strong candidate for top honour today, showing a well developed outline , strong level topline and carrying well toned muscle, head and skull proportions good and typical to breed standard, front straight with good bone, neck strong and fitting neatly to a well laid back shoulder, good depth to chest and well sprung rib back to a moderate tuck up, loin with width, strong across to a well set tail, 1st and 2nd thighs well developed on a well bent stifle, feet tight, moved with a strong powerful gait covering the ground easily. RBOB. 2. Palfrey’s – Eusanit Wild Atlantic Way. A little stockier than 1st but still carrying a good outline and with a well held level topline, head with good plains and with a moderate stop, neck of good length set to a good lay of shoulder, chest deep and with well sprung rib, loin strong and firm to touch, good bend in stifle and hocks well let down, moved with a strong clean gait just lacked the animation of 1.

Open (3) 1. Hughes – Abacot Heart Of The Ocean JW. Well developed and showing style, with a strong well held topline on the initial move around the ring and on the stack, at all times with a lovely outline, head and skull with correct shape and development, eyes of good colouring and giving that soft intelligent expression, neck of a moderate length , strong well muscled and smoothly fitting to a well laid back shoulder, front assembly with strong straight forelegs, pasterns strong and with a slight slope, feet tight and with nicely arched toes, chest deep to elbow with out infringement of movement, a good spring to rib carried back to a strong loin with good width, 1st and 2nd thighs strong and well developed on a well bent stifle, hocks well let down, moved with a strong powerfully driven gait with good reach, clean action both fore and aft. BOB. 2. Ward’s – Briztollie I Have A Dream JW. A good looking dog with a strong outline, level across the topline, head with correct plains and a nicely coloured eye giving a friendly expression, strong in front construction with slight slope to strong pasterns, shoulders well laid back, good depth to brisket to elbow, ribs sprung well and carried back to strong loin, thighs of well toned muscle on a good bend to stifle, moved cleanly with a driven gait holding a good topline.

Weimaraners

Graduate (4, 1) 1. Lord & Broomfield’s – Chilternway Coriandrum. Good looking bitch with a good dose of elegance, well held across the topline, head with a moderate stop and equal in proportions in length, eyes well set and of good colour, ears set high, neck of good length, strong and clean set well to a good lay of shoulder, front with strong well developed straight forelegs, good proportions in height and body, chest deep to elbow with well sprung ribs carried back to a strong loin, neat bend in stifle with good muscle, moved with an effortless clean action. 2. Jefferies – Rivertone Athena Over Silbermeer. Strong contender to 1st with a good overall outline and a strong level topline, head with neat equal plains, strong through a good length of neck set to well laid shoulders, front strong and straight, depth of chest to elbow, correct in height to length dimensions, loin strong and with a moderate tuck up, rear quarters with well toned thighs, moved steady holding the level topline.

Open (5, 3) 1. Jefferies – Rivertone Aurora Over Silbermeer. Powerful athletic and balanced, good outline and well held topline on the stack and initial movement, head with good equal plains, moderate stop, ears set high, eyes well set and giving a keen intelligent expression, neck strong of moderate length and set into a well laid shoulder, front with straight strong forelegs, correct in height and length through body, chest deep and with well sprung ribs carried back to a moderate tuck up, loin strong and firm, moderate through bend in stifle and with well toned 1st and 2nd thighs, hocks well let down, pasterns showing strength, feet firm and compact with arched toes, moved effortlessly around the ring in a clean driven true action. BOB. 2.Kerslake – Sabsky Karlstejn. Strongly built male with good overall proportions, correct in level topline, head with neat equal dimensions and well set ears, neck strong set to a good shoulder placement, chest deep to elbow, ribs well sprung back to a neat tuck up, loin with width and muscle, good rear quarters with well defined muscle, gait was clean through a driven action which looked natural.

Any Variety Rodney Wyatt Memorial Special Yearling Stakes (24, 13)

1. Lewis – Zenevieva Million Dollars For Fairwinds (AI) (IKC). Repeat from above.

2. Howgate and Hull’s – Palmik Raindrop. Good outline and  a look of elegance and strength, head with slight stop and tapered to end of muzzle, neck strong, long and muscular fitting neatly to a well laid shoulder, good front construction with strong pasterns, chest of good depth with plenty of heart room, ribs well sprung and carried back to a correct tuck up, well defined thighs on a well bent stifle, moved with a clean free action driven from the strong rear holding a good topline.

Judge Graham Hart (Gilliegrae).