• Show Date: 01/03/2026
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Lesley Trow Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 25/03/2026

Coventry & District Gundog Society

COVENTRY & DISRICT

GUNDOG SOCIETY.

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2026.

JUDGE LESLEY TROW

RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)

1ST HARVEY-MAJOR,MS L.LINJOR TYLERS CHOICE/Well balanced Labrador Retriever puppy with a good head and kind eye giving the desired soft expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight, well boned forelegs and neat feet. Compact body with good rib and level topline, finished with the correct otter tail. Shown in good coat and condition. A promising youngster who could have moved with a little more freedom and drive on the day. BPIB RBOB

2ND BRADDON MR D L & MRS F E M. TRENDLEWOOD FOR ALL WE KNOW. Very typical young Labrador Retriever puppy with a pleasing head and kind eye giving the desired soft expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, straight well boned forelegs and neat feet. Nicely ribbed with a level topline Shown in good coat and condition. Moved soundly, just preferred the overall finish of 1 on the day. Very close decision.

3RD PATTISON, MISS R & MRS J.DYLSONLEIGH TITAN FOR PATTILAND.

JUNIOR

1ST HARVEY – MAJOR,MS L. LINJOR TYLERS CHOICE. Repeat puppy

2ND GRUMMITT,MRS E.MANORWELL MUSTANG SALLY (AI) 17 month old Labrador Retriever of pleasing type. Lovely head with kind eye and good expression. Straight, well boned forelegs and nicely balanced body. Shown in good coat and condition. Moved soundly. Close up to 1 on the day.

3RD MOODY, MISS J.TRENDLEWOOD HOMETOWN.

YEARLING

1ST DARWESH, MRS J& MISS E S. TISSALIAN SWEET TREAT FOR ELIZAD, Of pleasing type. Good head with kind eye giving the desired expression. Well balanced with good bone, straight forelegs and neat feet. Nicely ribbed with a level topline and correct coat. Presented in good condition.

2ND MOODY, MISS J. TRENDLEWOOD HOMETOWN GLORY. Well balanced with good substance and forehand. Moved soundly. Preferred the head on 1.

3RD GRUMMITT, MRS E. MANORWELL PROUD MARY (AI)

GRADUATE.

1ST JURY MRS W A. HANDIALLA LADY IN RED AT BALLAREMUERA. Good head and kind eye. Strong neck into well placed shoulders, with a firm topline and well-developed quarters. Neat, well-formed feet.

2ND YOUNG, MRS E. POTTERSPINEY MY SOVEREIGN.JW. Pleasing head and eye, good bone and firm topline with good depth of chest. Moved well. Just preferred the feet on 1.

3RD YOUNG & PARKES E & E. POTTERZURI MYSTIC ZAIN.

LIMIT.

1ST FOSTER MR M. ROCHEVALE BEAL JW. Good head and eye, well balanced with good bone, strong neck into well-placed shoulders, firm topline and well-developed quarters, showing goodr type. Moved well.

2ND YOUNG & PARKS E & e.POTTERSPINEY OPTIMIST VISION Not quite the overall balance of 1. Well-boned and moved freely

3RD BILLS, MRS B &MR T.MCFARWINS FLASSING LIGHTS JW.

OPEN

1ST BAMBROOK, MRS K & MR C,WINSLEYWOOD WAGHORN AT RAVOAKAR JW. Excellent breed type. Clean-cut head with well-developed nostrils and kind expression. Strong neck set into well-placed shoulders. Forelegs well boned, chest of good width and depth. Hindquarters well developed with well-let-down hocks, compact feet and correctly carried tail. Moved freely . Shown in excellent coat and condition. BOB.

2ND COOODE, MR D.WARRINGGGAH,S THE BLUFF JW SGWC. “Another quality exhibit of good type and proportions. Pleasing head, good neck into well placed shoulders, giving a balanced outline. Body of good depth and substance. Moved freely and soundly. Close decision, but I preferred the head and expression of the winner, which ultimately determined the placing.”

3RD GOODWIN, MISS D. MCFARWINNS FLASHING LIGHTS JW.

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED)

PUPPY

1ST SPRAGGINS,MR N & MRS S D, TUSEPO MISS SCARLETT. RBB BPIB/ A feminine 11-month-old puppy bitch of pleasing type and outline. Typical head and expression. Straight forelegs with good feet. Coat of correct texture. Moved freely and soundly. Naturally still immature and would benefit from further development in body, but shows promise for the future.”

JUNIOR

1ST KEAR & MORREY, MR A J & DR A M. FOXRIEVER INFINITE SPIRIT (AI) Of good type. Good head and eye, with a strong neck, clean through the throat. Well laid shoulders. A little longer in leg at present and still immature in outline. Straight forelegs, good feet, and correct coat. Not fully settled on the move, but showed enough quality to take the class today. Should improve with maturity.”

POST GRADIATE

1ST CLAYTON MISS A VIOLETA BORBOLETA JACQUES DU. Lovely head and kind eye. Well balanced body with good bone and tight, well arched feet. Coat in good order with crisp curls lying close to the skin. Moved well with an effortless, ground-covering action.” BOB

SPANIEL (IRISH WATER )

OPEN

1ST Bradley, Mrs L A & Mr P SH CH STANEGATE STAGE DEBUT(AI)ShCEx B. BOB BIS. Well balanced and of good breed type. Lovely head and eye with the characteristic expression of the breed. Good topline with correct depth of chest. Well boned throughout with straight, well placed forelegs and good, tight feet. Presents a balanced outline, and overall construction is sound and true to type.”

2nd Douglas Mr R &Mrs H & Miss J. DAFFYDOWN DILLY B.RBOBGood head and eye, with much to like in construction. Moved soundly, but I just preferred the overall balance and outline of the winner, which decided the placing.”

3RD Bradley, Mrs L A & Mr P NYLLAUP OREGON SUNSTONE D.

AV G V.Dog

1ST GARDNER, MISS T. Sh Ch ALANEA GAME RESERVE WITH DANWISH IRISH.R W Well-proportioned head, set on a well-muscled neck, clean and free from throatiness. Good depth of chest with well-sprung ribs, contributing to a strong and balanced body. Powerful quarters with well let-down hocks, standing on close-knit, well-shaped feet. Moved with a free and flowing stride, showing reach and drive. However, it was his exceptional head carriage that truly stood out, winning this wonderful class .

2ND RUTHERFORD & JUDGE MRS P & MR B. RIVERRUE GALLIANO FIZZ TO CLONAGEERA JW.IRISH SETTER. . Beautiful head with a clean eye, well-muscled neck free from throatiness, setting cleanly into well-laid shoulders. Good forequarters with adequate bone, and a pleasing depth of chest with ribs carried well back. Firm, level topline. Strong hindquarters with well let-down hocks and neat, well-shaped feet. Tail carriage good, carried correctly in motion. Moved with a free and flowing action. Coat flat and free from curl, with good feathering, presented in excellent quality.

 3rd BENNETT,MR D A & MRS J. Sh Ch JESHAM BARONET Field Spaniel

AVGV Bitch

1st WEST, MRS C A.SHEIGRA SIMPLY A STAR Jw ShCEx Osw Vw RBV Veteran bitch. Cocker Spaniel. Eight and a half years old, a lovely bitch showing excellent balance throughout. Well-developed skull with moderate chiseling beneath the eyes, giving a pleasing expression. Tight eye rims, with ears set level with the eyes. Moderate, well-muscled neck flowing neatly into well-laid shoulders. Good bone in the forequarters. Compact, strong body with a firm topline. Well-rounded hindquarters with well let-down hocks, standing on firm, well-padded feet. Tail set slightly low in line with back showing that all important merry action.

2nd BOOTH,MR &MRS J F, rocamoka Wind Dreamer At Aliheinix Golden Re-triever. Well-balanced head, set on a neck of good length and well muscled. Ears set level with the eyes, contributing to a pleasing expression. Balanced body with good depth and well-sprung ribs, and a level topline. Strong, well-muscled hindquarters with well let-down hocks. Moved with good drive and purpose, maintaining balance throughout. A quality ex-hibit, .

3rd CRITCHLEY, MRS M , SH CH BRACCORION NEVER SAY NEVER JW.