Walsall & District Kennel Association

Walsall & District Kennel Association 

Open Show

8th August 2026

Hungarian Vizsla

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Dolman – Zebec Frankel – A lovely headed dog, masculine with tight correct coloured eyes and good ear set. In body he provides a good outline, well off for spring or rib and strong loin, strong rear quarters with well muscled first and second thigh, moved with drive. BOB

Irish Setter

Puppy (2 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Turner – Dazycutter Blazing Fire – 10 month old dog straight from the top draw, how balanced he is took my eye as soon as he entered the ring and he didn’t disappoint on close inspection. His head is masculine without being overdone, so balanced and gorgeous eyes giving the right expression for the breed. He has a good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm, well off for rib for his age, fabulous fore chest and plenty of width and depth of chest. Strong topline and tail correctly set and used to advantage on the move. His balance of angulation both fore and after allows this boy to cover ground effortlessly and with drive and precision. Presented in immaculate coat and condition. I’m sure he has a very bright future ahead, BP and RBOB and Gundog Puppy Group One, Congratulations! 

2. George – Dazycutter Fire Dancer – 10 month old bitch who was so unfortunate to be taking on her brother in this class as she is another quality example of the breed. As is often the case she’s just taking a little longer to mature than her brother but when that comes together her brother might just need to watch out! Another with a bright future ahead.

Junior (2 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Stevenson – Gwendariff Crackling Rosie for Lochlorien (ikc) – 14 month old bitch, loved her lay of shoulder and excels in width and depth of chest, she has lovely rear angulation with well developed first and second thighs, moved with drive. BOB

2. Prangle – Heathclare Faberge – 14 month old bitch, feminine in head, good spring of rib for age and well boned throughout, just preferred the lay of shoulder of my class winner 

Post Graduate (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. George – Tagamango’g Wispa – 5 year old bitch, strong topline and perfect tail set and carriage, overall nicely balanced angulation allowing true and easy movement and coving of ground effortlessly.

Italian Spinone 

Puppy (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. James – Affilato Game On – 10 month old bitch that screams breed type, her head is in perfect proportions, correct reach of neck, well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, excels in width and depth of chest, well sprung ribs and strong loin, her angulation is balanced both fore and after allowing her to cover ground effortlessly and with drive. Im sure she has a bright future ahead. BOB and BP and Gundog Puppy Group 3

Labrador Retriever 

Puppy (2 entries, 0 absentees) 

1. Bills – Rumhill Jagermeister – 9 month old chocolate dog, masculine head of good proportions, ample reach of neck, strong in body with good spring of rib, width across the loin and strong topline, BP and RBOB

2. Edwards – Chelmscote Daddy’s Boy – 7 and a half month old black dog, lovely dark nicely shaped eyes, well boned throughout, correct shaped feet, just preferred the topline of my winner today. 

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Bills Rumhill Jagermeister – as per puppy class

Post Graduate (1 entry, 1 absentees)

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Davis – Rochdale Palm Reader JW – black bitch with a feminine head, really liked her dark eyes of correct shape, well set ears, excels in reach of neck, well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, strong topline and well set tail, carried correctly at all times, moved well. BOB

AV Gundog

Junior (10 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Riley - Strettonhills Quevega – Golden Retriever – 13 month old bitch, my notes say ‘stunning’ she has a fabulous outline that when you go over is backed up with the quality in-between! Beautiful feminine well proportioned head and dark tight eye, lovely straight front legs, well off for bone and tight feet, loved her lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, ample rib for age, strong topline both stacked and on the move, moved effortlessly. 

2. Pierce – Flatcharm Hobgoblin at Tarnmillcrag – Flatcoated Retriever – 12 months of age black dog and so unlucky to meet my class winner today, wish id had two 1st places here. Such a fabulous head and dark tight eye, good reach of neck and wonderful lay of shoulder, well off for rib for age and a strong topline. Moved well.  

3. Saunders – Corotine Velvet Tuxedo – Pointer 

Veteran (9 entries, 2 absentee)

1. Smith - Rocamoka Funky Business – Golden Retriever – 7 year old bitch, so feminine in head with dark tight eye giving a gentle expression. She provides a lovely outline both stacked and on the move, loved her lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, her balanced angulation allows her to move soundly and cover ground with ease. Certainly doesn’t look her age.

2. West – Sheigra Simply A Star JW Shcex Osw VW – Cocker Spaniel – 9 year old black bitch, a classic well balanced feminine cocker head with dark tight eye. Loved her reach of neck and lay of shoulder, well sprung ribs, short and cobby in body with plenty of width across the loin. Just preferred the rear drive of my class winner today.

3. Pingree – Calzeat Gentleman’s Agreement to Heatheridge JW - Flat Coated Retriever 

AV Import Register (Gundogs)

Junior (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Stilgoe – Teisgol Santiago – Portuguese Pointer – 6 months of age, giving a lovely outline, well off for bone, lovely tight feet, good spring of rib and strong loin, well angulated rear quarters, moved soundly and with drive. Best Puppy AV Import Register and Reserve Best AV Import Register 

Open (1 entry, 0 absentees)

1. Stilgoe – Teisgol King Arthur – Portuguese Pointer – A dog with a masculine head, well boned throughout, excels in depth and width of chest, balanced angulation both fore and after allows for positive driving movement. Best AV Import Register 

AV Gundog Not Separately Classified 

Puppy (3 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Adams – Alolfrana Xclusive Party – English Setter of 9 months of age, this young dog is another from the top draw, he grabbed my attention on entering the ring and I wasn’t disappointed when I went over him. Balanced head just at the right stage for his age. Reach of neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm are just perfect, he has good strength in body, good spring of rib for age and a wonderful strong topline and tail set, rear angulation complements his fabulous front angulation allowing him to drive and cover ground effortlessly. Best AVNSC Gundog Puppy and Reserve Best AVNSC Gundog later awarded Gundog Puppy Group 2.

Junior (3 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Gregory – Deltandamba Go West – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling – lovely front assembly with straight front legs, good bone and well shaped feet, mature in body with ample rib and strong loin, moved soundly with a good tail carriage.

Post Graduate (3 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Gregory – Deltandamba Go West – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling – As per junior class

Open (4 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Mcdonald – Roanjora Cremant De Savoie Avec Eusanit JW – Irish Red and White Setter – my notes say wow! What a pleasure it was to get to over this wonderful dog, masculine head but giving the right balance from any angle. Excels in reach of neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, his shoulders are well muscled, strong in body with a perfect topline, well carried tail, well angulated rear with well developed 1st and 2nd thigh muscles, covered ground at great pace with ease, you can see this dog could do a days work easily. Presented in fabulous coat and condition. Best AVNSC Gundog, Gundog Group 2

2. Gregory – Exetollers Whats This Intro Ex – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling – bitch with such a balanced outline, well off for bone and good feet, feminine in head, tight eye, moved well.

Gundog Group

1. Groves – SH CH Bushwacker Don Juan JW – Bracco Italiano – What a dog! He screams breed type and certainly has the noble appearance the breed requires. He has the most stunning head, so balanced with the correct slight stop, muzzle deep, and the customary large spongy nose the breed needs. Nice clean throat, fabulous fore chest with good width and depth of chest, well boned throughout, good length of pasterns, so strong in body, well sprung ribs and wide, slightly arched loin. Well muscled rear quarters with both the first and second thigh well muscled. His all round balance of angulation allows for an unreal coverage of ground on the move and he does so with foot perfect provision and effortlessly. This dog really could do a days work with ease.  

2. Mcdonald – Roanjora Cremant De Savoie Avec Eusanit JW – Irish Red and White Setter – As per AVNSC Gundog Open Class. So unlucky to meet my group winner as he too was a worthy winner from any angle. 

3. Hodkinson Rutherford – Zorrazo Hit The Nail On The Head for Chanderhill (imp hrv) – Spanish Water Dog – A wonderful example of the breed, fabulous head, so balanced and in proportion throughout, perfectly matured and wonderful to go over everything just flows as you run your hands over him. Presented in fabulous coat and condition. Another with a bright future ahead.

4. Fryer – Dreamcast Elysium at Caralco – American Cocker Spaniel – bitch with the most exquisite head and dark tight eye giving such a gentle expression. She is short and compact and well angulated throughout allowing her to move effortlessly and with precision. Presented to perfection.  

Gundog Puppy Group

1. Turner – Dazycutter Blazing Fire – Irish Setter – As per Irish Setter Puppy Class

2. Adams – Alolfrana Xclusive Party – English Setter – As per AVNSC Gundog Puppy Class

3. James – Affilato Game On – Italian Spinone – As per Italian Spinone Puppy Class

4. Booth – Haydengold Sweet Moments for Alihelnix – Golden Retriever – bitch of almost 10 months of age, feminine in head with a lovely dark tight eye, really liked her overall balance of angulation backed up with plenty of body, she excels in depth and width of chest and spring of rib, moved with drive.

Lucy Reader (Kaniboo)