Show Type: Championship
Venue: East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6XE
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Entries: 101 making 120
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Best Of Breed: Dowgri Demelza ShCM
DCC: CH/Ger CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17
RDCC: Cedarhill Ghost Writer JW
BCC: Dowgri Demelza ShCM
RBCC: CH Benattivo Fire Flower JW
Best Puppy: Onthill Daydreamer
Best Veteran: VG3, CH Cobstoneway Moon River at Clipstone
Special Beginners in Breed: Nottorg Nostalgia
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Dassett Last Waltz (Mrs S Spafford)
well proportioned head with a strong muzzle, correct bite, dark eye, straight front, narrow ribs well back, thick loose pelt, harsh coat, good angulation front and back, held a fine topline as he moved out well. BPD.
2nd - Glebeheath Just a Gigolo (Mrs J Guvercin)
Matched 1 on all aspects making it a close call but slightly loose movement meant maturity won out, anticipate these two having some tight battles to come.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Rock Sam At Raisbeck (Mrs G Hyslop)
Nice size, well balanced, good head and expression with dark eyes and a scissor bite, easily spanned with good neck and shoulders into a level topline with a nicely set on tail held well while moving on neat feet, would have liked a little more rear angulation and movement should firm up with age.
2nd - Billyboy Blue At Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Racey lines, good bite and expression with dark eye, easy span, thick loose pelt, neat feet, would benefit from more rear angulation, just preferred head and coat of 1 .
3rd - Twigglestone Steps To Heven (Mrs L I Aldous)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Dandyhow Captain Morgan (Mrs K Irving)
Well presented and well balanced, short strong muzzle, keen dark eyes, neat ears, good shoulders, narrow easy span, ribs well back, good coat and pelt, nice topline with carrot tail well set, moved freely with drive on neat well padded feet.
2nd - Brackenfell Rock The Boat For Vandamere (Mr S Pollit)
Bigger dog than 1, broad skull, strong muzzle, large teeth with scissor bite, keen expression, slightly big ears, narrow, spannable, straight front, good angulation, moved out well, low tail set and coat not his fortune .
3rd - Torryburn Allegro (Miss J Aldis)
Res - Onthill Solomans Seal (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Bowencloud Busy Bee JW (Mrs S J Ruth)
A big dog but just spannable thanks to narrow ribs well back, strong head, large teeth with scissor bite, lovely racey lines and tail set, good jacket, plenty of angulation front and back, moved with drive if a little loose on front
2nd - Tojamatt Rhythm N'blues at Raedwulf (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
good head, stop and reach of neck, topline and tailset OK, good angulation, moved out well but a little down on pasterns and coat let him down.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
Would have liked a stronger head and darker eye but good reach of neck, nice conformation with well placed shoulders, good topline and tailset, ribs well back, harsh coat, moved out well.
2nd - Brumberhill Breitling (Mr T & Mrs K Kelly)
Not the best dentition or muzzle but good reach of neck, nice topline, lovely harsh coat on a thick loose pelt, narrow easy span, ribs well back, stifle a little straight but moved well on small neat feet.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Ghost Writer JW (Mrs M Fleming)
Well balanced overall, typical head and stop, strong muzzle, keen expression, strong teeth with a good bite, well set ears, good reach of neck, narrow easy span, harsh double coat on thick loose pelt, level topline into well set carrot tail, straight front with well laid back shoulders, moved out well driving from behind on tight neat feet. RDCC.
2nd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Nice to handle a well muscled racey dog, masculine head, strong jaw with big teeth and good bite, dark eyes, ribs well back, narrow easy span, strong loin, held topline while moving well, neat feet, just preferred head of 1.
3rd - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Oakyard Out N'about At Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
VHC - Tarkaswell Smart Move To Otterwood (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - CH/Ger CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17 (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
The ultimate showman, excellently presented as always and a pleasure to go over, there’s nothing that hasn’t already been said about his qualities so much so that he can easily stand closer scrutiny – being picky I’ve seen his coat better, front movement could have been cleaner and he does have a lot of rear angulation yet still an outstanding exhibit. DCC.
2nd - Int CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Plato (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
presented to perfection as always with this kennel, up to size with a masculine typey head, keen expression, scissor bite, dark eye, good reach of neck, typical B&T coat, narrow ribs well back, easy span, lovely topline to carrot tail, racey but well muscled hindquarters, moved well on small neat feet, could stand a touch more rear angulation.
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Res - Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM (Mrs M J Holmes)
VHC - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony JW (Miss J Hughes)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
Up to size but still a quality dog, firm, fit and well muscled with good head and expression, a great coat, thick pelt, held topline on the move, well set carrot tail, well up on neat feet.
2nd - CH Ottaswell Palamedes (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
good strong otter head and stop, big teeth, dark eye, narrow with good front, topline, tail and stifle, sound on the move.
3rd - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
Res - Colourbox Gunpowder (Mrs L A Fordham)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
2nd - Twigglestone Steps To Heven (Mrs L I Aldous)
Fit with a good head, big teeth and correct bite, dark eye, keen expression, out of coat but nice conformation if a little wide on front, good topline to well set tail.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Onthill Daydreamer (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Beautifully balanced with a good feminine head, dark eye, easy span, nice length of rib, harsh double coat, lovely lines all good front, topline, tailset to carrot tail, rear angulation and surprisingly well muscled with sound movement for age, moved well and could be handled more gently without losing any of her attributes. Must have a very rosy future. BBP and BP.
2nd - Mysulan Go Easy (Mrs S J Baxter)
Not the head of 1 and a lighter build but still promising with dark eyes, good reach of neck, harsh coat, level topline with well set tail, well up on neat feet, good angulation but would like a little more upper thigh which could come with age.
3rd - Moonleys Dream Girl (Mrs R Runnacles)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Fingers On Lips (Mrs J Guvercin)
Showy, attractive, well balanced, good typey head stop and expression, dark eyes, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, narrow with good length of rib, easy span, level topline, well set tail, moved freely on neat feet, would have just liked a little more turn of stifle to complete the picture.
2nd - Twigglestone Somethin Else For Lessien (Miss S J Pateman)
Good head and eyes, deep chest but narrow and spannable, plenty of bone, slightly sloping topline to good carrot tail, racey hindquarters with good rear angulation.
3rd - Glebeheath Fingers Crossed For Ottaswell (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
Res - Goxfell Reivers Rose (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
VHC - Esyntona Codeword Vandamere (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Southash Hazel Honey (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Well balanced, feminine head, correct bite, good coat and loose pelt, easy span, nice lines and set of tail, moved well but could muscle up more.
2nd - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Close call, preferred the head of 1 but still a feminine head with pleasing expression and good dentition, good coat and thick pelt, straight front, good for bone, nice topline and stifle, moved out well.
3rd - Nantcoch Field Skipper (Mrs J M Phillips)
Res - Picer Beth Chatto JW (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Arodella Song Sung Blue (Mrs E A Ramsay)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Bowencloud The Bee Charmer (Mrs S J Ruth)
Compact with good head and dentition, harsh double coat, deep narrow chest, level topline, well set carrot tail, good angulation, well muscled, moved out driving well from the rear, a little down on pasterns but still won on movement.
2nd - Stineval Kordia JW (Mr & Mrs A G Horner)
Well presented as always, attractive lines, good head and teeth, dark eye, good reach of neck to nice topline, tail and tailset, spannable, well muscled, neat feet with thick pads, front a little wide and would have liked more turn of stifle but still a quality bitch.
3rd - Nottorg Nostalgia (Mrs A Taylor)
Res - Merumhor Blue Jasmine (Mr C & Mrs J Martin)
VHC - Colourbox Figgy Dowdy For Umbala (Mr & Mrs G J Fordham & Mrs G Cove-Print)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - Byrewick Valentine (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
A serious contender who deserved to leave with more but was up against the stiffest opposition, lovely outline, pleasing head and expression, dark eyes, good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, narrow with ribs well back, strong loin, well muscled, harsh dense double coat on loose thick pelt, moved out well.
2nd - Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
Nice head and stop, dark eye but ears not small, nice outline with level topline to well set carrot tail, easy span with racey hindquarters, small neat feet, moved out well, let down by coat.
3rd - Emblehope Songcraft (Mrs E Ramsay)
Res - Lockhaugh Twix At Bevmar (Mr B A Bassett)
VHC - Otterwood Domina Candesco JW (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 5
1st - Cobstoneway Love Song JW ShCM (Mrs G Stevens)
Nicely balanced, strong otter head and muzzle with scissor bite, dark eyes, but ears on the large side, nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders, good topline and tailset, plenty of bone, thick loose pelt, well muscled and moved out well if a little close behind.
2nd - Carrock Caelan (Ms J Fawcett)
Rangy, up on leg, deep in chest but narrow, spannable and well presented, good stop, double coat, nice topline, fairly long tail, ribbed well back, good bone, straight front, moved out well.
3rd - Picer Flora Mcivor JW (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Res - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
VHC - Torryburn Cadenza (Miss J Aldis)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Dowgri Demelza ShCM (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
Otter head with little if any stop, strong muzzle, scissor bite, dark eyes, neat ears, straight front, nice topline with carrot tail well set on, harsh double coat, narrow with ribs well back, good for bone, strong loin, well muscled with good angulation front and rear, well up on thickly padded neat feet, drove out from the rear for best mover of the day, clear empathy with her handler and this was her day, understated with no exaggeration she excelled in all aspects and drew the eye even against the strongest opposition, no wonder Poldark fell for her, I certainly did. BCC, BOB.
2nd - CH Benattivo Fire Flower JW (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Worthy of a first on any other day, but still quality, neat and well presented she matched 1 in most departments but just preferred the movement and head of 1. RBCC.
3rd - Ir CH Ploughdown Paloma (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Res - CH Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
VHC - Gameway Blue Charm At Southash (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - CH Cobstoneway Moon River at Clipstone (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
Still got it, expertly handled, she was a serious challenge in the bitch line-up, fit and well muscled with otter head, good dentition, harshest of coats and thickest of pelts, narrow, nice topline, well set carrot tail, moved well, neat feet, sister to veteran dog. BVIB, VG3.
2nd - Beaconpike Night Sky At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Typey head with strong muzzle and good bite, well placed shoulders, narrow, easy span, sound topline, in full harsh coat, racey hindquarters, drove out well.
3rd - Baywillow Brown Braid JW ShCM (Mrs G Hyslop)
Res - Southash Cherry Bliss at Smurfski (Mr J C B Yore)
VHC - CH Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Nottorg Nostalgia (Mrs A Taylor)
feminine head, scissor bite, dark eye, good reach of neck, harsh coat, level topline to well set tail, deep narrow chest but spannable, would have liked more length of body and rear angulation, moved ok. BSBIB
2nd - Thistlemead Harmony (Mrs P M Heeley)
Nice size but not the head of 1, keen expression, ears on the large side, tight coat, narrow easy span, good length of rib, topline and tail OK, well angulated rear and moved out well.
3rd - Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM (Mrs L I Aldous)