Ruthin Canine Society

Ruthin Canine Society

13th June 2026

Hungarian Vizsla

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Warner – Nordicfield Lady Jaeger – 12 and a half month old bitch with a good outline, good spring of rib for age and plenty of depth, correct tail set, moved well. BOB

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Warner – Nordicfield Dawn Run – 6 year old bitch excels in spring of rib, well boned and tight feet, just preferred the return of upper arm of my junior class winner.

Irish Setter

Post Graduate (3 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Corless – Swiftlark Invincible JW – 5 year old dog, stunning head with a gentle expression, good reach of neck, well off for bone throughout, excels in spring of rib, strong topline, correct tail set, moved well.

2. Evans & Lloyd-Jones – Clonageera Honey Honey at Blodaugoch – 3 year old bitch, feminine in head, liked her shoulder placement, ample spring of rib and bone, moved soundly.

3.Williams – Alolfrana Isadora Dances for Lavansands

Open (4 entries, 0 absentees)

1.Corless – Swiftlark Spellbinder – 5 year old dog from the same kennel as my post graduate class winner and they really are so very similar, again I loved this dogs head so well balanced and gentle in expression, correct reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders with good return of upper arm, plenty of width and depth of chest, well sprung ribs, well angulated and muscled rear quarters, moved well. BOB

2.Hughes – Alolfrana Queen of Hearts at Bryntwrw – a bitch with such a lot to like, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, strong topline and good spring of rib, excels in rear angulation.

3.Cohen – Lynwood Merry May King with Shushana

Pointer

Post Graduate (3 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Batchelor – Wilchrimane Bat’s All – Orange dog of 19 months of age. Correct well balanced head displaying the expression you would wish for the breed. Correct reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, excels in return of upper arm, correct oval bone, strong slightly sloping pasterns, correct width and depth of chest, good spring of rib for his age, strong topline and correct tail set and carriage, correct rear angulation with well muscled first and second thigh. Moved effortlessly and with drive. BOB and appreciated the big group ring so without hesitation he was my Gundog Group winner. Well done.

Open (2 entries, 1 absentee)

1. Bell – Brent Deville’s Advocate at Owlspoint (AI) – Black dog that I have liked previously but he seems to be a lover of outdoor shows and wasn’t happy indoors today sadly. This dog excels in reach of neck and correct lay of shoulder, he gives a lovely outline when stacked displaying the curves you would wish to see in the breed.

Weimaraner

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Mcmahon – IR SH CH Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22 – 8 year old dog, correct reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, ample return of upper arm, well off for bone throughout, moved well. BOB

Bracco Italiano

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Bell – Whitgun Renegade Master at Owlspoint JW ShCEx OSW – 3 year old dog, balanced in head, good quality bone throughout, excellent width of chest, well sprung ribs, excels in rear angulation and very well muscled first and second thigh allowing for a positive driving movement. BOB

English Setter

Post Graduate (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Smith – Bournehouse Secret Sunset of Meadowrush – Orange Belton dog of 7 years of age, really liked the return of upper arm on this boy, well sprung ribs, well off for bone and lovely correct feet. 

Open (2 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Owen – Marwessett Ysobel Enigma at Cornsett JW – Orange Belton bitch who took my eye as soon as she entered the ring, sweet feminine well balanced head, excels in correct reach of neck and shoulder placement flowing down to good return of upper arm, loved her strong topline, good string of rib and correct topline. All round angulation gave balance which showed in her sound movement. BOB

2. Smith – Lara from Valjevo Green Fields of Meadowrush (imp seb) INT JCH – Tri Belton dog of good size, well off for bone throughout and excels in spring of rib. 

Gordon Setter 

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Fudge – Fieldberry Secret Weapon at Rufusmoor JW SGWC – 4 year old dog with such a pleasing front assembly, correct reach of neck flowing into powerful well muscled shoulders, excels in return of upper arm. A pleasing outline both stacked and on the move and his balanced angulation throughout allows for a positive and effortless movement. BOB

Flat Coated Retriever

Junior (3 entries, 1 absentee)

1.Egginton & Davis – Pajanbeck Hold my Halo – Lovely black bitch, excels in front assembly, such strong well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm. Correct spring of rib for age, good topline, well angulated rear quarters, moved with drive. Gutted this bitches handler was poorly so withdrew from the post grad class and challenge. 

2.Salt – Culcrieff’s Fentower Glen of Wetnoses – Black dog with a lovely masculine head, well off for bone and big ribs, moved well. Just preferred the depth of chest of my class winner. 

Post Graduate (4 entries, 1 absentee, 1 withdrawn)

1. Salt – Culcrieff’s Fentower Glen of Wetnoses – As per second in junior 

2.Salt – Gemswin How You Remind Me of Levelmoor – 11 year old bitch enjoying her day at the show, good tail set and carriage on the move, well off for bone.

Open (4 entries, 2 absentees, 1 withdrawn)

1.Blythin – Angelusparks V Practice Makes Perfect Julesville (Imp Prt) – Black dog with a fabulous outline showing balance from any angle, excels in shoulder placement and well muscled shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong topline, moved well. BOB

Golden Retriever

Puppy (4 entries, 1 absentee)

1.Nelson – Cadwst Eternal Ember – 8 month old bitch, stunning balanced head with dark eye just what im looking for, loved her shoulder placement and excellent return of upper arm. Correct bone for age and the best of feet, well sprung ribs for age, strong topline and correct tail set and carriage. Sure this youngster has a bright future ahead. BP and Gundog Puppy Group 2 well done.

2.Pietrykowski – It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol) – 10 month old dog that was unfortunate to meet my class winner as there is such a lot to like about him, masculine in head, another with lovely shoulder placement, longer in body than my class winner at the moment and I just preferred the tail carriage of my class winner today.

3.Pietrykowski – Gorsgandrill Mona Lisa

Junior (3 entries, 1 withdrawn)

1.Goddard – Jorby Eternal Flame at Glansevern – 17 month old dog, what a fabulous young dog he is, head masculine, excels in a wonderful front assembly with good return of upper arm. Straight front legs flowing down to correct feet, well off for bone throughout, well bodied for age with good spring of rib, strong topline and correct tail set and carriage. A bit of a handful for his stand in handlers so well done to them too. BOB and Gundog Group 4. 

2. Pietrykowski – It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol) – As per second in puppy class

Post Graduate (2 entries, 0 absentees)

1.Nelson – Willowlawn Staycation at Cadwst – A bitch that displays such lovely balance, feminine in head, good front assembly with ample depth and width of chest, good spring of rib, moved at one with her handler. 

2.Liggins & Hodges – Swanavly Popsy’s Legacy at Nunsbrook (Imp Serb) – Dog with a masculine head, well off for bone throughout with a good spring of rib, preferred the tail carriage of my class winner today.

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Liggins & Hodges – Silver Passion Glam Fashion at Nunsbrook JW (Imp Deu) – A dog with a lot to like, overall well balanced, good lay of shoulder and plenty of return of upper arm, well bodied and well angulated rear quarters, just preferred the tail carriage of my BOB winner today but certainly pushed hard in the challenge. 

Labrador Retriever 

Puppy (3 entries, 0 absentees)

1.Young – Fourjays Harmonic Goddess – 6 months of age, took my eye as soon as she came into the ring, stunning head with the correct eye colour and shape, excels in correctly laid shoulder, correct bone and spring of rib for age, moved soundly and carrying her well set tail correctly. BP and Gundog Puppy Group 3

2.Jones – Lembas Willow at Serenjar – 8 month old bitch, another that excels in the lay of shoulder, correct bone and well sprung ribs. Just preferred the eye shape and tail carriage of my winner today.

3.Bateman – Sharouns Oops For Joy

Post Graduate (2 entries, 0 absentees)

1.Young – Fourjays Sassy Said It All – Black dog with a lovely outline, loved his dark correctly shaped eyes, good reach of neck flowing into well laid and muscled shoulders, excellent rear angulation and muscle to first and second thigh, well set tail carried correctly. Moved well. BOB  

2.Jones – Lembas Tiana at Serenjar – bitch who excels in topline and tail set, well off for bone throughout, well bodied and a good spring of rib. Preferred the eye shape of my class winner today.

Open (2 entries, 1 absentee) - 

1.Jones – Willowrush Kersey Dusk at Serenjar – 8 year old yellow bitch, lovely feminine head and eye, good reach of neck, well laid shoulder with good return of upper arm, moved well.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 

Post Graduate (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Band – Coedhelyg Jingle All The Way – dog with a lovely head and eye, excels in well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm.

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Adshead – Afonbach Syrax JW – bitch with a lovely feminine head, well off for bone throughout, ample reach of neck, well sprung ribs, balanced allowing sound and true movement. BOB

American Cocker Spaniels

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Fryer – Dreamcast Elysium at Carolco – judged this quality bitch before, her head for me is just like a masterpiece, dark correctly shaped eyes giving the desired expression for the breed. So clean in throat, deep chest with plenty of width, well off for bone, well bodied with a good spring of rib, her overall balanced angulation allows her to cover ground effortlessly and with drive. BOB and shortlisted in the Gundog Group.

Field Spaniel

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Moore – Fantastic Field Shine Like a Diamond at Gadhelic JW (Imp Fin) – Liver bitch with such a balanced head and correct eye giving a gentle expression. Excels in reach of neck and lay of shoulder with plenty of return of upper arm. Well bodied, good spring of rib and plenty of width across the loin, well angulated and muscled rear quarters. Moved well. BOB

Sussex Spaniel

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Tilson – Rydonmist San Antonio Rose – What a lovely puppy, the best of heads with a nice eye, excels in depth and width of chest, well off for bone, balanced in angulation throughout, moved with enthusiasm but sound once settled, BP and Gundog Puppy Group 4

Post Graduate (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Tilson – Carnedd Llewelyn – 1 year old dog, masculine in head, loved his topline, tail set and carriage on the move, well developed and muscled rear quarters, moved well. 

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Bradbury & Preston – SH CH Harasteorra Big Bear JW – a pleasure to get to go over this dog, masculine in head with a clean tight eye, excels in front assembly with well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Well strung ribs, very strong across the loin, balanced in angulation throughout, moved with precision. BOB.

Welsh Springer Spaniel 

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Mcdonald & Withers – Kenaspire Fairy Dust – 6 month old bitch, lovely balanced feminine head with dark eye. Really liked well laid shoulders and pleasing return of upper arm. Moved well. 

Post Graduate (2 entries, 1 absentee)

1.Bennion – Menstonia Endless Dreams JW – 19 month old dog with such a lot to like, presented in immaculate coat and condition, masculine in head, so balanced throughout, clean in throat, good reach of neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, correct width and depth of chest, well off bone, well developed in body with good spring of rib. Moved so soundly. BOB and Gundog Group 2

AVNSC Gundog

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1.Roberts – Curlyco Cosmic Girl (Imp Fin) – Irish Water Spaniel – bitch of 13 months of age, lovely head and eye, liked her well laid shoulders and good bone throughout, moved ok.

Post Graduate (2 entries, 1 absentee)

1.Tilston – Maursett Menelaus – Clumber Spaniel – dog with such a lot to like, masculine in head giving the square shape desired for the breed, excels in width and depth of chest, big well sprung ribs and strong loin, well angulated throughout and the balance in angulation allows him to move soundly and with purpose. BOB and Gundog Group 3

Gundog Group

1. Batchelor – Wilchrimane Bat’s All - Pointer

2.Bennion – Menstonia Endless Dreams JW – Welsh Springer Spaniel

3.Tilson – Maursett Menelaus – Clumber Spaniel

4.Goddard – Jorby Eternal Flame at Glansevern – Golden Retriever 

Gundog Puppy Group

1.Mason – Sandlauga Bailey’s On Ice – Cocker Spaniel – Blue and tan bitch of 7 months of age with such a lot to like, she took my eye as soon as she came into the ring and didn’t disappoint me on close inspection. Lovely front assembly with correct width and depth of chest. Lovely well sprung ribs, strong across the loin and cobby as we wish for the breed. Her overall balance throughout comes together on the move allowing her to move soundly with correct width, strong in topline and carries her tail to advantage, one with a bright future ahead im sure. 

2. Nelson – Cadwst Eternal Ember – Golden Retriever 

3.Young – Fourjays Harmonic Goddess – Labrador Retriever

4.Tilson – Rydonmist San Antonio Rose – Sussex Spaniel 

AV Gundog

Junior (10 entries, 7 absentees)

1.Mason – Sandlauga Bailey’s On Ice – As per puppy group notes above.

2.Pietrykowski – It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol) – As per Golden Retriever notes

3.Davies & Eisen – Kerriglow Firefly

Veteran (8 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Bell – Tolriver Enzo at Owlspoint – Bracco Italiano, dog with such a fabulous head, his outline both stacked and on the move demands your attention, well off for bone throughout, excels in depth and width of chest, lovely straight front assembly with strong pasterns, good spring of rib, well set tail carried correctly on the move, moved positively and with effortless drive. Delighted to see him go RBVIS later on, well done. 

2.Nelson – Willowlawn Devon Belle at Cadwst – Golden Retriever that was so unfortunate to meet my class winner today, such a fabulous outline displaying wonderful balance of angulation both fore and after. Another with a wonderful head and eye, good reach of neck, well boned throughout, moved well.

3.Bradbury & Preston – SH CH Harasteorra Aphrodite 

Lucy Reader (Kaniboo)