Stithians Agricultural Association

Stithians Agricultural Association Ltd Open Show

13th July 2026

Judge Michelle Taylor JP (Goldrealm)

Gundog Group

AV Gundog Veteran 19, 8abs

1) IR SH CH KYLOWEN DEMELZA VW IR VET CH Welsh springer – 11.5 years, worthy champion – in good coat and condition, beautifully made, appealing head and expression, correct angles fore and aft. Moved well, covering the ground easily.

2) MOENFAIR SANGUINEUM LUNA JW pointer – liver and white, impressive male, standing on strong legs and feet, good angulation fore and aft. Very appealing head. Long muscular neck and body strong and well muscled. Moved well. A difficult decision between 1 & 2. 

3) CHALKSVILLE HIGHLANDER AT JANDEBURN Golden Retriever.

Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Limit 5,0abs

1) ROXDALE WISPA BY KYLOWEN - Two beautiful girls headed this class – 1 slightly rangier than 2. Young bitch - Balanced and in super coat and condition. Forequarters of good bone, just needs to develop slightly on the rear, this will come with age. RBOB

2) FERNDEL REBECCA FOR BENOVEOR – very pretty feminine bitch, presented and handled well. Coat silky and of good condition. Moved well with drive but would have liked to see her use her tail on the move.

3) EVANGELISE PERSEUS BPIB

Open 4,0abs

1) BENOVEOR CANT BUY ME LOVE – 8 years old bitch of lovely overall shape with pleasing balanced outline. Rich colouring and shown with excellent feathering. Feminine appealing head and defined stop. Strong neck flowing into well placed front assembly. Well angled and muscled hindquarters, which ensured she moved out well. Very happy bitch with that forever wagging tail. BOB.

2) IR SH CH KYLOWEN DEMELZA VW IR VET CH – 1st in AV gundog veteran.

3) GLENBROWS HOPEFUL NESS

Spaniel (English Springer)

Post Graduate 2,0abs

1) PINHAYS PRINCESS SARAH – Litter sisters headed these two breed classes. Well balanced throughout, presenting a pleasing picture in profile. Body proportions well developed with a deep chest and well spring ribs. Pleasing head and expression. Moved out very well, those back legs being placed well under, driving from behind. BOB

2) BUMBLECORN QUEST - Black and white - this puppy will be 1 tomorrow – what an appealing masculine boy. Beautiful head and expression. Shown in good coat with attractive featherings. Neck of good length and muscular. Good lay back of shoulder with good bone throughout. Moved well and typically for the breed. I will watch his progress with interest. BPIB & Puppy Grp 2.

Open 2,1abs

1) PINHAYS PRIDE AND JOY - Not carrying the feathering and finish of her sister, however, I loved her head and expression, good angles both fore and aft and standing on strong legs and feet. Both sisters moved out well, I just preferred the movement and finish of her sister which pipped her for best of breed. RBOB

Spaniel (Cocker)

Post Graduate 1,0abs

1) CRIMICAR BLU DIAMOND JW – 2 years pretty bitch, compact in body, pleasing head and expression. Beautiful, neat feet. In profuse coat and good condition. Moved very well. BOB

Open (no entries)

Italian Spinone

Open 1,0abs

1) TOLOSA PROVOLONE – Standing alone, but a worthy winner of good breed type. Appealing head with correct ear placement. Muscular neck and good shoulder placement. Body typical, with well sprung ribs, topline sloped into sloping over the croup. Long muscular thigh making up strong hind quarters. Moved out freely. BOB

English Setter

Open2,1abs

1) BOURNEHOUSE SIROCCO OVER MARISSOLO JW SHCEX OSW – What a beautiful example of this breed - quality throughout. A shame he stood alone. Honest with nothing to hide, no exaggerations. Nicely proportioned throughout, clean neck and ample bone. Oblique shoulders, and corresponding rear. Well-muscled with was obvious on the move. Correct head carriage especially on the move. Movement free and powerful. Very happy and a one with handler. BOB and Grp 4.

Retriever (Golden)

Puppy 3, 0abs

1) SAFFDALES COUNTESS CORA BPIB – 9 months old at right stage of growth for age. Balanced picture but today was slightly out of coat leaving nothing to hide. Balanced feminine head and the sweetest expression. Good depth of chest and standing on well boned legs and neat feet. Short-coupled and well bent stifle. It is in her movement that she really comes together. A masterclass of movement for a young puppy, so straight and true, full extension when viewed in profile and correct head carriage. Very impressive. BPIB & Puppy Grp 4.

2) TREBELL TALSKIDDY – Nearly 12 months male. Lovely head and expression and well boned throughout. Presented in good coat. Slightly long through the coupling. Needs to settle into his movement and I’m sure this will come.

3) KASPERGOLD POSH SPICE

Graduate 5, 1abs

1) ZENEVIEVA MILLION DOLLARS FOR FAIRWINDS (AI) (IKC) – pale bitch of quality, won this class on movement. Presents a pleasing picture, I would prefer a softer head and expression, however her overall quality cannot be overlooked. Moved out with style and soundness.

2) FULVIA JUST MAGIC AT JANDEBURN – what a character! Honest boy in good coat and condition. Overall balance and well off for bone. Moved well, just lacked the extension of 1.

3) GANPENTRE MELON

Post Graduate 5,1abs

1) TOSCANINI SANTANDORE AT GENVAMOR – presents a totally balanced picture. 3 year old bitch, in fine form. Lovely feminine head and expression, good length of neck into well paced shoulders. Strong across the loin and moved out with good drive. RBOB

2) PUTJADE PERRAN BY GWYNGALA JW – A lovely boy which I liked very much as a puppy. Very well boned and full of quality – but for me, he is carrying slightly too much weight which can affect the movement and overall picture.

3) GANPENTRE MELON

Limit 3, 1abs

1) SANTANDORE HONESTY – 6 year old bitch in paler coat. Nice head and expression. Good length of neck and well boned. Moved out well.

2) OWREKVILLA OCEAN BREEZE 

Open Dog 5, 4abs

1) TINKLERSROC BON BON – Standing alone in this class, however this is a very honest golden with no exaggerations. Such quality in one package! Pleasing head and expression, masculine but kind. Good front and rear assembly with good width to stifle and very good bone throughout. Deep in body and short coupled. Shown in beautiful coat and condition. Moved out soundly keeping a level topline. His soundness and quality shone through in the group. BOB & GP2

Open Bitch 3,0abs

1) TOSCANINI SANTANDORE AT GENVAMOR RBOB

2) SANTANDORE HONESTY

3) TREBELL TUPPENCE

Retriever (Labrador)

Graduate 4,1abs

1) CORNISHWATER WHEALPROSPER - Lovely yellow boy, just out of puppy, very appealing head and expression, he is not at all overdone and presents a very pleasing picture. Standing fore square on strong legs and feet, with level topline and good lay back of shoulder and turn of stifle. Moved very well when settled. BOB

2) CLARISVIEW PRIMROSE – Unfortunate to meet 1 on fine form. Well-made yellow bitch, with flowing outline with no exaggerations. Feminine head and expression. Moved well. 

3) WOODYBROOK HURSTON TOR

Post Graduate 3, 1abs

1) CLARISVIEW SUNFLOWER – 4 year old yellow bitch, pleasing head, moved out well, just would like a more bone.

2) WOODYBROOK HURSTON TOR 

Open 4,0abs

1) CORISHWATER SPRINGTIDE – Beautiful balanced black girl of 5 years. Very well-muscled throughout, looks like she works during the shooting season as she presents a strong workman like presence. Good depth of chest and loin wide and strong. Moved effortlessly. RBOB

2) ROSSACRE SPANGLES OF CLARISVIEW – 8.5 years yellow bitch, in good coat, just a little heavy for me, but she moved well keeping a level top-line.

3) MAGNAVALLEYS OVER THE MOON

Irish Setter

Graduate 2,0abs

1) POLMENNOR SPICE OF LIFE JW Two beautiful litter sisters, that could, and I am sure have, swapped places many times. Beautifully put together, shown in perfuse rich coat, gleaming in the sunshine. Both looked a picture of elegance. Pretty head and melting expression, good length of neck flowing freely into the shoulders. Body of good proportions and well bent stifle. Moved out free and true. RBOB

2) POLMENNOR PANDORA JW - Two beautiful litter sisters, that could, and I am sure have, swapped places many times. Beautifully put together, shown in perfuse rich coat, gleaming in the sunshine. Both looked a picture of elegance. Slightly smaller frame than her sister with dark melting eyes. They are so very similar, I just preferred the head of 1.

Post Graduate 2,1abs

1) CAMALING ROSE ROYALE – 4 years pretty bitch with feminine head and kid expression. Good body proportions and stifle is well bent – moved well.

Open 2, 0abs

1) SH CH JETSETTER WIND OF DREAMS (IMP RUS) - This boy has ring presence. Presented in gleaming coat and condition. Very impressive dog. Well proportioned masculine head and the most beautiful melting eyes and correct ear set. Good length of neck, well-muscled flowing into a great layback. Correct top line and tail set. Front and rear straight and true. Loin strong and well bent stifles. Moved out well with purpose, covering the ground with ease. Was very pleased to award him BOB.

2) DEVACOTT ROSE CREEK AT CAMALING – This 9.5 years girl was reserve in the AV veteran class. Top quality bitch still on good form her age. Well boned throughout and moved out well.

Spaniel (American Cocker)

No Entries

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

Post Graduate 7,0abs

1) DELTANDAMBA ITS ASIN - 15 months dog. Bodying up nicely. Correct length of neck and well-muscled for age. Head clean and broad. Nicely put together with attractive white markings, correctly placed. Moved well. Very attentive to handler. RBOB 

2) KENLEAP CANSO CUTIE – smaller in frame this bitch is so well balanced with good angles, front and rear. Moved very well.

3) DELTANDAMBA DOMINO DANCING

4) EUSANIT STRENGTH BY NUMBERS WITH CULMGILLIE BPIB

Open 5, 0abs

I have judged both 1 and 2 before and did them well then too – my assessment is still the same as it was back then. They were unfortunate to meet each other in the same non split open class.

1) EUSANIT WILD ATLANTIC WAY - I continue to like this quality boy, in good coat and condition, pleasing head. Bigger framed than most. Well placed shoulders and deep through chest. Round tight feet. Moved out well. BOB

2) AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA JW - feminine bitch of good quality, clean, strong neck, into level topline. Tail sloping slightly, round feet and moved well.

3) REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Graduate 3,0abs

1) FLATCHARM SMELLY CAT TO BENOVEOR – 19 months bitch – well off for size, standing foursquare on strong legs and feet. Presented in fine, dense coat. Straight in front and rear. Deep chest and good bend of stifle. Moved out well. RBOB

2) FAIRWINDS FLOWERTOT - Bitch with lovely head and expression, and in good coat. Correct tail set. Slightly longer in the stifle than 1, giving an impression of being slightly unbalanced. Forelegs straight with neat feet.

3) DYMEXE I LOVE TO BOOGIE BPIB

Open 1,0abs

1) FLATCHARM MR HECKLES FOR BENOVEOR JW - If you read the breed standard, this dog is what will come to mind. Oozes quality and presence. Nicely moulded head and masculine and kind. Neck moderate, and correct shoulder placement which flows into the topline, and strong, well-muscled loin and hindquarters. Presented in beautiful coat and condition. Moved effortlessly, driving from behind. Handled well. BOB

Hungarian Vizsla

Open 2,0abs

1) MEZOVAD ATHENA - Puppy bitch of 6 months – a lovely young girl enjoying her time in the ring. She certainly knows when to perform! Correct head proportions with that noble carriage that is characteristic in this breed. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline, held so well on the move for a young puppy. Strong thighs with correct angulation. Hocks and pasterns of correct proportions. Moved effortlessly around a ring, covering the ground with ease and grace. I loved her, could have taken her home. BOB & BPIB Puppy Grp 1.

2) LAYWAYS ANNIE MAC - 6 years bitch that also moved out very well. Feminine head and expression, well off for bone and correct low set of tail. RBOB

Pointer

Graduate 2,0abs

1) FLEURFIELD BENJAMIN BUTTON WITH MARISSOLO JW - 15 months male with nothing to hide, well put together promising boy. Well boned and deep chest moved well. RBOB 

2) CAITHPOINT KEEP THE HEID WITH MOENFAIR – Lovely puppy bitch, quite the character. Well off for size, feminine head with lovely alert expression, dead straight, front and rear, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Very eye catching. Needs to settle on the move but has strong positive movement when settled that is smooth and true. BPIB 

Open 3,0abs

1) CATTISTOCK COSMOS WITH MARISSOLO – I have judged this boy before and my comments still apply - nicely muscled dog, presented well, appealing chiselled head and expression, well up on pasterns. So well put together throughout, an impressive boy. Moved well. BOB

2) PENCAIRE SANDPIPER WITH MOENFAIR – sweet bitch, was a bit unsettled today which showed on the move too. However, a nicely put together girl.

3) PENCAIRE SHEERAN

German Wirehaired Pointer

No entries

German Shorthaired Pointer

Open 1,0abs

1) KAZANPAUL SHERBERT DIP BOB - Wow! What a beautiful young male, he just fills the eye with his quality and ring presence. Broad skull in proportion with body and ears set high giving him the correct alert expression. Forequarters correct with elbows well under and strong thighs. Very well muscled throughout. Strong powerful mover, covering the ground with ease, with excellent reach, completely fit for purpose. Handled to advantage. What a cracker – I was delighted to award him the group and was thrilled when he went RBIS.

Large Munsterlander

Open 5,1abs

1) KAMAZE’S DANCING QUEEN - Bitch of 2 years with very appealing head and expression. Well proportioned throughout, shoulder lay back correct and corresponding rear with well muscled thighs. Moved out well. BOB

2) KAMAZE DANCE IN THE DARK SHCEX - Nicely balanced boy with everything in the right place. Lovely masculine head and good bone. Needs to move slightly faster so just preferred movement on 1. RBOB

3) CRUMPSBROOK ESCHER

Weimaraner

Graduate 1,0abs

1) RIVERTONE ATHENA OVER SILBERMEER - 18 months bitch, well boned throughout, with correct head and feminine expression. Needs to settle on the move. RBOB

Open 1,0abs

1) RIVERTONE AURORA OVER SILBERMEER - very similar to graduate winner just has the maturity. Clean lines and level topline held on the move. Straight and true front and rear. BOB

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Open 1,0abs

1) BRIGHTMEADOW WISH COME TRUE AT DREAMCURL – Standing alone, feminine bitch of 2 years. Correct coat, head and ears for this breed. In good body condition and moved out positively. BOB

AVNSC Gundog

Puppy 1,abs

1) OAKMARSH NAUGHTY PAWS (Chesapeake Bay) – A very nice puppy of 7 months old. Good bone throughout and front assembly with a strong back end, which was evident in his movement when settled.

Open 4, 1abs

1) OAKMARSH LAUREL JW (Chesapeake Bay) Short listed in the group, this is a quality bitch that I liked very much. Deserved to be placed in the group, but I just couldn’t deny my placings that day. Everything to like about her, she is so well balanced and full of breed type. Moved out well covering the ground with ease.

2) WISCOMBE COMBE (Gordon Setter)

AV Gundog

Puppy 7,0abs

1) CAITHPOINT KEEP THE HEID WITH MOENFAIR (Pointer)

2) OAKMARSH NAUGHTY PAWS (Chesapeake Bay)

3) DYMEXE I LOVE TO BOOGIE (Flat coated Retriever)

Open 8,0abs

1) KAZANPAUL SHERBERT DIP BOB Group 1

2) ROXDALE WISPA BY KYLOWEN

3) GANPENTRE MELON

AV Imported Register Gundog

Open 1, 0abs

1) AGUALEONA’S BRIELLE (Barbet) – bitch of 2 years, shown in perfuse coat with a rustic appearance in keeping with this breed. Very appealing head with correct furnishings, ears of correct length with hair that extends past the nose. Level top line. An appealing outline and moved out with ease maintaining the level line. BOB.

AV Gundog Champion Stakes 4, 2abs

1) SH CH JETSETTER WIND OF DREAMS (IMP RUS)

2) IR SH CH KYLOWEN DRYM ShCM SHCEX IR VET CH VW

Gundog Group – Anyone of my 8 shortlisted breeds could have taken this group – it was pleasing to see the depth of quality across the group.

Group 1 - KAZANPAUL SHERBERT DIP (German shorthaired pointer) - Wow! What a beautiful young male, he just fills the eye with his quality and ring presence. Broad skull in proportion with body and ears set high giving him the correct alert expression. Forequarters correct with elbows well under and strong thighs. Very well-muscled throughout. Strong powerful mover, covering the ground with ease, with excellent reach, completely fit for purpose. Handled to advantage. What a cracker – I was delighted to award him the group and was thrilled when he went RBIS.

Group 2 - TINKLERSROC BON BON (Golden retriever) - Standing alone in this class, however this is a very honest golden with no exaggerations. Such quality in one package! Pleasing head and expression, masculine but kind. Good front and rear assembly with good width to stifle and very good bone throughout. Deep in body and short coupled. Shown in beautiful coat and condition. Moved out soundly keeping a level topline. His soundness and quality shone through in the group. 

Group 3 - SH CH JETSETTER WIND OF DREAMS (IMP RUS) - This boy has ring presence. Presented in gleaming coat and condition. Very impressive dog. Well-proportioned masculine head and the most beautiful melting eyes and correct ear set. Good length of neck, well-muscled flowing into a great layback. Correct top line and tail set. Front and rear straight and true. Loin strong and well bent stifles. Moved out well with purpose, covering the ground with ease.

Group 4 - BOURNEHOUSE SIROCCO OVER MARISSOLO JW SHCEX OSW - BOURNEHOUSE SIROCCO OVER MARISSOLO JW SHCEX OSW – What a beautiful example of this breed - quality throughout. A shame he stood alone. Honest with nothing to hide, no exaggerations. Nicely proportioned throughout, clean neck and ample bone. Oblique shoulders, and corresponding rear. Well-muscled which was obvious on the move. Correct head carriage especially on the move. Movement free and powerful. Very happy and a one with handler.

Gundog Puppy Group

Group 1 - MEZOVAD ATHENA (Hungarian Vizsla) - Puppy bitch of 6 months – a lovely young girl enjoying her time in the ring. She certainly knows when to perform! Correct head proportions with that noble carriage that is characteristic in this breed. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline, held so well on the move for a young puppy. Strong thighs with correct angulation. Hocks and pasterns of correct proportions. Moved effortlessly around a ring, covering the ground with ease and grace. I loved her, could have taken her home.

Group 2 - BUMBLECORN QUEST (English springer spaniel) - Black and white - this puppy will be 1 tomorrow – what an appealing masculine boy. Beautiful head and expression. Shown in good coat with attractive featherings. Neck of good length and muscular. Good lay back of shoulder with good bone throughout. Moved well and typically for the breed. I will watch his progress with interest.

Group 3 - CAITHPOINT KEEP THE HEID WITH MOENFAIR (Pointer) - Lovely puppy bitch, quite the character. Well off for size, feminine head with lovely alert expression, dead straight, front and rear, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Very eye catching. Needs to settle on the move, but has strong positive movement when settled that is smooth and true.

Group 4 - SAFFDALES COUNTESS CORA (Golden Retriever) - 9 months old at right stage of growth for age. Balanced picture but today was slightly out of coat leaving nothing to hide. Balanced feminine head and the sweetest expression. Good depth of chest and standing on well boned legs and neat feet. Short-coupled and well bent stifle. It is in her movement that she really comes together. A masterclass of movement for a young puppy, so straight and true, full extension when viewed in profile and correct head carriage. Very impressive.

AV Gundog RBOB

1) CORISHWATER SPRINGTIDE (Labrador retriever)

Michelle Taylor JP