Venue: Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 6RR
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Entries: 81 dogs, making 91 entries. 5 NFC
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Many thanks to the committee & for all the exhibitors for making my appointment so enjoyable.
Best In Show: Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet
Reserve Best In Show: Smalesmouth Skype
Best Opposite Sex: Smalesmouth Skype
Best Dog: Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet
Reserve Best Dog: Clipstone Starshine
Best Puppy - Dog: Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet
Best Bitch: Smalesmouth Skype
Reserve Best Bitch: Rhozzum Vanity Fair
Best Puppy - Bitch: Awbrooksky Geeteethree
Best Puppy: Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet
Reserve Best Puppy: Awbrooksky Geeteethree
Best Veteran: Lutrabeck Layla
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1st - Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet (Mrs K Irving)
8 months grizzle dog. Shown in superb coat & condition. Excellent head & correct eye. Well proportioned dog. Thick pelt, easily spanned. Tail well set. Moved true both ways. Thick pads. A real gem & a pleasure to judge. One to watch for the future. BPIS, BIS
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
16 months dog. Nice size. Good expression, dark eye & strong muzzle. Thick pelt, easily spanned & shown in good coat. Tail well set. Moved OK.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Kersfell Conquest (Mrs M Sneddon)
16 months grizzle male. A little unsure today. Well proptioned. Narrow front. Tail well set & carried well when used. Dark eye, nice big teeth.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
2nd - Oxcroft Freelander (Miss J Price)
bl/t male a little distracted today. Good front, strong head & muzzle, big teeth. Well muscled. A bigger dog than 1.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
2nd - Oxcroft Ritchie (Mr J Price)
a very typical head & expression on this dog. In good coat, moved OK. A little up on the leg.
3rd - Renaissance Rhododendron (Miss L E Westland)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
2 years male. Shown in excellent coat & condition. Narrow front. Easily spanned, thick pelt. Well muscled. Good outline both on & off the move. Tail well set & carried. RBD
2nd - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
bl/t dog. Preferred head & eye of 1. Moved well just lacked sparkle today.
3rd - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Res - Onthill Amaretto (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
VHC - Question Master (Mrs S Waller)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Cobstoneway Lazy River (Mesdames R & J Squibbs & Barker)
showy dog. Lacked in coat today. Well portioned. Good neck & outline. Nice size, easily spanned
2nd - Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky (Mr & Miss Goddard)
different type to 1. Nice size. Shown & handled well. Neat feet. Preferred type of 1 today.
3rd - Port CH Kersfell Chorister (Mrs M Sneddon)
Res - Dandyhow Douglas Fir (Mr T & Miss K Wrenn & Langdon)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Hoary Morning (Mr T Wrenn & Miss K Langdon)
10 years shown in superb coat & condition & weight for age. Pleasing head & expression. Very alert & moved well
2nd - Mingrovia Flintstone Chief At Rubyfin (Mrs S J Channer)
8 years dog shown with good harsh coat. Easily spanned & nice size. Preferred head on 1.
3rd - Tulawyn Oberon At Tilmoray (Mrs M Small)
Res - Junova Faraway Foxtrot (Wingrave, F.)
VHC - Clipstone Tailor (Mrs J & Mrs E Jackson)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Awbrooksky Geeteethree (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
very promising puppy. 6 months & still raw. Needs to strengthen in head. Nice size. Lacking a bit of coat today but correct pelt & easily spanned. Showed really well for such a youngster. RBPIS
2nd - Thistlestone Rhyme N' Reason (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
nice sized bitch. Head OK. Nice big teeth. Good outline & nice tight, small feet. Showed with enthusiasm
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - La Senza (Mrs M Medhurst)
11 months grizzle bitch, lovely size. Shown in correct, harsh coat. Would have like stronger head & muzzle but this should come with time. Shown well
2nd - Otterwood Domina Candesco (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
bigger bitch than 1 but I liked her a lot. Although today she lacked coat.
3rd - Cobstoneway Love Song (Mrs G Stevens)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Oxcroft Rosa (Mr J Price)
loved this bitch’s very typical otter head & dark eye. Strong muzzle, big teeth. Well put together bitch, nice shoulders & moved well
2nd - Clydebeck Solitaire (Mrs S & Mr M & Miss J Taylor)
lost out on coat today. Correct size & gave a good outline both on & off the move. Tail well set. Moved & handled well.
3rd - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
Res - Heatherdrift Harmony At Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
VHC - Argentail Titania by Onthill (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Rhozzum Gwenno (Mrs M Sharp)
super head & expression. Ears well set & gave a good overall picture when used. Needs a little more confidence but very promising
2nd - Oxcroft Beswick (Miss J Price)
well presented bitch. Strong muzzle, big teeth. Dark eye. Lacked confidence today.
3rd - Thistlestone Ms Money Penny (Mr S Whisker & Miss J May)
Res - Torryburn Cadenza (Miss J Aldis)
VHC - Bimandi's Bellissima (Mr V J Pearce)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Rhozzum Gwenno (Mrs M Sharp)
2nd - Oxcroft Roadshow (Mr J Price)
bl/t bitch. Good size, thick pelt & coat. Pleasing head, ears good when used. Moved well.
3rd - Otterwood Domina Candesco (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Rubyfin Kara Emerald (Mrs S J Channer)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 4
1st - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
correct neck & shoulders, narrow & straight front. Shown in good coat & easily spanned. Moved well
2nd - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
different type to 1. Nice size. Thick pelt. Good thick, harsh coat. Tail well set & carried well. Small, tight feet. Moved well in front
3rd - Torryburn Cadenza (Miss J Aldis)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Rhozzum Vesta (Mrs M Sharp)
bl/t bitch. Great size. Shown in good order. Neat feet. Tail well set. Easily spanned & excellent pelt. Narrow front
2nd - Tilmoray Turtle Dove (Mrs M Small)
another bl/t bitch. Bigger than 1. Moved well.
3rd - Abisu Domino (Mr C Kerry & Miss L E Westland)
Res - Emblehope Songcraft (Mrs E Ramsay)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Smalesmouth Skype (Mrs J Roberts)
bl/t bitch. Bigger than 2 but had everything you could want. Great narrow front & moved well. Strong head & keen expression, big teeth. Superb outline both on & off the move. Shown in good coat, easily spanned & thick pelt. BB, RBIS
2nd - Lady Mary of Foxpaw (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
a little short of coat today, but a lovely bitch. Showed well & moved with drive.
3rd - Withershins Zelda at Oatberry (Mr R and Miss L Goddard)
Res - Tilmoray Turtle Dove (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - Rhozzum Vanity Fair (Mrs M Sharp)
handy bitch. Pleasing head although would have liked a slightly keener expression. A little short of coat today. Lovely outline, neck & shoulders. Tail well carried. Correct length of rib, thick pelt & very easily spanned
2nd - Ottaswell Aida At Hoathwood JW (Mrs S Hales)
moved well. Shown in good coat. Would have liked stronger head & smaller ears.
3rd - Bimandi's Bellissima (Mr V J Pearce)
Res - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Lutrabeck Layla (Mrs S A & Mr M J & Miss J Taylor)
7 years grizzle bitch. Showed really well. Great thick, double coat. Good head. Moved & shown really well. BVIS
2nd - Gameway Set And Match (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
8 years bitch shown with plenty of coat. A little overweight today which unfortunately made her look wide in front.
3rd - Tyrian Rosebud (Mr T & Miss K Wrenn & Langdon)
Res - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
VHC - Tilmoray Tranquility (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1