Bedford & District Canine Society

Bedford & Disrict Canine Society

20th September September 2026

Breed: English Setter, Pointer, Hungarian Vizsla, Spanish Water Dog & Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 

Firstly, I would like to thank the committee of the Bedford & District Canine Society for inviting me to judge today.

Secondly, a huge thank you to all the exhibitors who entered and supported my appointment. My sincere thanks also go to my steward, Rebecca Mercer, who kept everything running so smoothly throughout the day.

Finally, thank you all for your excellent sportsmanship, gracious acceptance of my decisions and for creating such a wonderful atmosphere around the ring. It was a pleasure to judge you all.

English Setter

Junior (3,0)

1st ALOLFRANA XCLUSIVE PARTY BOB/BPIB A 10-month-old puppy dog whom I was so pleased to see entered under me today, and he certainly didn’t disappoint. He has the kindest, most expressive eyes, set in a well-shaped head. His shoulders are well laid back, with a lovely deep chest and well-sprung ribs. He has a level topline, which he held well on the move, with a super turn of stifle. He moved with great grace and elegance, showing lovely breed type. His coat was in superb condition. A very promising young dog with much to like.

2nd DROVEBOROUGH ONE LOVE 17-month-old English Setter bitch with a feminine head, dark brown eyes and correct ear set. She has a muscular neck, good front angulation, a level topline and a good, deep chest. Her pasterns are short and straight, with well-padded feet.

Post graduate (5,3)

1st WANSLEYDALE BEE HAPPY AT BRAMSTORM A 3-year-old bitch with a lovely feminine head and kind expression. She has a long, muscular neck flowing into well-placed shoulders, a level topline and well-sprung ribs. She moved well around the ring, carrying her head proudly throughout.

2nd DROVEBOROUGH ONE LOVE - as above

Open (1,0)

1st ALBADORA TOTAL MADNESS JWRBOB A 2-year-old dog who stood alone today but thoroughly deserved his placing. He has a masculine head with bright eyes and correctly set ears. His shoulders are well laid back, with a deep chest, well-bent stifles and good muscle tone. He moved around the ring with grace and elegance.

Pointer

Puppy (2,2)

Junior (2,1)

1st SHARNPHILLY LYRICAL BOB/GUNDOG GROUP 2 14-month-old bitch who really stood out for me today. Lovely, well-balanced outline on the stack, with a very feminine head and an appealing expression. Excellent level topline, which she maintained well on the move. Good, well-sprung ribs and slightly sloping pasterns. Nicely muscled hindquarters, which helped her move around the ring with good drive, covering plenty of ground. A very pleasing young bitch with much to like.

Post Graduate (3,2)

1st DROVEBOROUGH BLACK MAGIC JW 22-month-old bitch with a kind expression and well-carried ears lying close to the head. Good, long muscular neck leading into well-placed shoulders. Well-sprung ribs, good oval bone, slightly sloping pasterns and well-let-down hocks. Moved smoothly and with good ease around the ring.

Open (5,2)

1st DROVEBOROUGH THE GAMBIT AT VINEPOINT RBOB 5-year-old dog, lovely head with a kind, appealing expression. Unlucky to meet my BOB today. Good deep chest with well-sprung ribs, level topline, held well on the move. Good reach and drive, covering the ground with ease. Hockswell let down, with well-muscled, well-turned stifles.

2nd DROVEBOROUGH HELLS BELLS JW 2-year-old bitch with a feminine head and kind expression. Good level topline, which she held well on the move. Forelegs straight and firm, with well-knit, tight feet. Moved around the ring with good drive and purpose, her tail never stopping its enthusiastic lashing. 

Hungarian Vizsla

Junior (1,0)

1st RUSSETMANTLE TEAK VON ALFIZSBET BOB. 1-year-old dog of excellent type and great promise. Well balanced and nicely proportioned when stacked. Good depth of chest, reaching down to the elbows. Excellent front angulation, level topline and correct tail carriage. Moved very well around the ring in a graceful & elegant manner. A promising young dog who should have a bright future. 

Post graduate no entries

Open (2,1)

1st ALFIZSBET WETHERLAM RBOB 4-year-old bitch who appeared a little on edge in the ring today. Lovely feminine head with kind, expressive eyes. Good strong, muscular neck leading into well-sprung ribs and a level topline. Hocks are well let down. A pleasing overall outline with good substance and muscle. Movement was not quite as good as my BOB.

Spanish Water Dog

Junior no entries

Post graduate (1,0)

1st CRAVESSA’S RIGHT ON THE DOT BY ADORMIDERA RBOB 4-year-old bitch who gave her handler a rather tough time today. Feminine head with very expressive eyes and a pleasing expression. Lovely deep chest with well-sprung ribs. Good front angulation and a level topline. A well-constructed bitch with good overall balance and substance.

Open (1,0)

1st FIVENINEPLUS AZAHARA BY ADORMIDERABOB Another lovely exhibit today, a 2-year-old bitch who was very happy and confident in the ring. She has a beautiful, feminine head with lovely expression. Well-muscled, short neck leading into well-placed shoulders. Good angulation both fore and aft, with a strong, powerful movement and plenty of drive around the ring. Lovely level topline, which she held well on the move. A very pleasing young bitch with good balance and quality throughout.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Junior (2,1)

1st SINSIRCARIAD DRAGON FRUIT RBOB/BEST RESERVE GUNDOG I absolutely adored this 14 month little girl and was delighted to see her again. Having judged her previously, it was lovely to see how beautifully she is maturing. A very feminine, well-balanced young bitch with a gorgeous head, kind, expressive eyes and correct ear set. She holds a super topline on the move, with excellent reach and drive, carrying herself with confidence and real joie de vivre. A delightful young bitch and a genuine pleasure to judge again.

Post graduate (3,0)

1st DANHAVEN FRESHWATER A 6 year old bitch with a feminine head and a kind expression. Her ears are set high and well back. She has a strongly muscled, medium-length neck, is well ribbed with a deep chest, and has well-muscled hindquarters with well-bent stifles. She moved around the ring with good rear drive, maintaining her topline throughout.

2nd TIAMARIA JUNIPER BERRYA 3-year-old bitch who, on any other day, could easily have swapped places with my class winner. Another lovely, feminine bitch with a kind, alert expression. She has well-laid-back shoulders, a level topline, well-sprung ribs and good muscle tone, with a nice turn of stifle. She moved with good reach and drive.

Open (4,1)

1st ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL OF QUACKANOVABOB A 5-year-old dog who, when stacked, was well balanced throughout. Masculine head with a confident expression, ears set high and well back. Medium-length neck, deep chest and a level topline. Powered around the ring today with good rear drive and positive movement.

2nd SH CH EUSANIT EVER FALLEN IN LOVE 6-year-old bitch with a feminine head and a lovely, expressive expression. A happy girl who clearly enjoyed her time in the ring. She moved with good reach and maintained a good topline throughout. Well muscled, with well-bent stifles. Good, deep chest with a correct tuck-up. 

Jane Baker (Mattiboo)

Judge