Crufts
Saturday 9th March 2013
Judge: Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval)
| Best Of Breed | Trevargh The Entertainer At Brizewood | Harding & Whitehill |
| Dog CC | Trevargh The Entertainer At Brizewood | Harding & Whitehill |
| Reserve Dog CC | Am Ch Danehaven McEachern | Loebel |
| Bitch CC | Danehaven Pelly On Kymin | Parr |
| Reserve Bitch CC | Slo/Lux Ch Bonouk's Narnia V Telgter Spreng (Imp Bel) | Hunt |
| Best Puppy | Kymin Neptune | Parr |
Both an honour and privilege to carry out this appointment and my thanks to all exhibitors for being so sporting and presenting their dogs in the best of condition. Overall temper was good, coats were good a little more varied in bitches as you would expect and I found only one bad mouth, eye shape and ear carriage good, front actions were better than rear in the main. I was most impressed with the overall quality and thoroughly enjoyed my day with this lovely breed.
Veteran Dog (8 entries)
| 1st | Edridge CAMUSMOR BRUICHLADDICH AT TILITA SHCM Medium sized balanced dog in very good condition, compact and with good bone, good width of skull and balanced wedge head, well placed ears, in excellent double coat and covered ground with good springy action. |
| 2nd | La Turner HILLSCOURT BARON THEOBALD Another very good representative of the breed presented in good condition, good breed type without exaggeration, also held good shape on the move, not quite the finish of the winner today. |
| 3rd | Westwood & Johnson CAN/IR SH CH LITTLERIVER'S COLONIAL BOY WITH TOLLYHIMMEL (IMP CAN) Balanced wedge head with good eye shape good compact body, good bone and also good tail carriage. Held good topline on the move, also presented in very good condition. |
| Res | Gardebroek INT/EXT/NL CH ALLIANCE DE LA VIE BLUFF'S POKER |
| VHC | Hunt INT CH NAROD AROONA AT WAKADUZE |
Special Puppy Dog (3 entries)
| 1st | Parr KYMIN NEPTUNE Compact balanced youngster with good bone, good depth of rib well sprung, good topline and tailset, good double coat lovely expression most promising, very together on the move and presented in best of condition. BP. |
| 2nd | Westwood EUSANIT CHASE THE ACE Another quality youngster of good breed type compact and well boned, good feet and in good condition, good head and expression well placed ears and also stands on good feet. |
| 3rd | Mark DECOYMANS PIPER FLIKA Very good outline and body shape, good head and expression with well placed ears and good tail carriage, not as developed as the others needs more time to fill the required picture. |
Special Junior Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Moult & Savory ACANUCK SOUL REBEL OF CROFTWELL Good size and a balanced youngster, good width of skull to muzzle, eyes well set and good ears, moderate neck, good body bone and feet, presented in good coat. Alert and covered ground with purpose. |
| 2nd | Westwood EUSANIT CHASE THE ACE |
Yearling Dog (15 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Hedges ERIKACHEN FLANN Quality young dog with good wedge head short back and well placed heavily feathered tail, good bone and feet, good rib and presented in good coat, balanced outline when covering the ground with correct action. |
| 2nd | Harding & Whitehill GLENDERMACKI FOX CRAGG AT BRIZEWOOD Another quality youngster with similar attributes to the winner, compact well conditioned, good wedge head and well placed ears also good eye and expression but winner just that bit more finished for me today. |
| 3rd | Andrews ERIKACHEN CAOIMHIN FOR AFTONMARSH Also out of a similar mould, compact well boned quality youngster, good breed type and condition, needs to steady in front action, close to winners. |
| Res | Gieskens & Nuijten-Vink DRAGONFLAME'S CARNIVAL OF LIGHT |
| VHC | Gray SEAHAVEN'S GALACTIC STORM |
Post Graduate Dog (15 entries)
| 1st | Holt RIVERWATCHER K'EYUSH Medium sized, balanced and well muscled, good head shape with well placed eyes of good shape, good triangular ears carried well lovely expression, good neck and depth of body, good tailset and carriage, presented in good double coat, another serious contender who just needs a little more maturity to complete the picture, good jaunty action when covering ground. |
| 2nd | Baker TIVALAKE COOL YULE Compact balanced quality dog with good bone and body shape, good feet and holds firm topline, well placed tail carried well when covering the ground, presents a good outline and lots of breed type, close to winner and also has a quality head but just preferred the expression of winner today. |
| 3rd | Whitehead & Steen GABERLUNZIE BENRIACH Balanced good shape and similar type to the winners, good body and coat well presented and also lots of breed virtues, not as finished as the others, needs a little more time. |
| Res | Baker ERIKACHEN AONGHUS |
| VHC | Tallentire TOLLYHIMMEL FABULOUS FUDGE |
Limit Dog (13 entries)
| 1st | Powley DANEHAVEN SEVERN Balanced, short back, powerful, good bone body shape and feet, good coat, correct head shape with good eye, holds good topline, won this class on his soundness, active temper another serious contender. |
| 2nd | Knowles AVONWHARFE REVELATION AT MENSTONIA SHCM Similar mould to winner, lots to like, lovely head and expression, good neck and body, well boned no exaggeration, good tailset and carriage, and presented in excellent condition, very close to one. |
| 3rd | Stobbart & Bartlett CAMUSMOR WHATADREAM SHCM Lovely head and expression, good body shape, good breed type and overall balance, also jaunty in attitude and covered ground well, needs more body finish and will give others an even closer run for their money. |
| Res | Clark FLANOVA GLENDRONACH |
| VHC | Andrews ERIKACHEN RUARI FOR AFTONMARSH |
Open Dog (9 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Harding & Whitehill TREVARGH THE ENTERTAINER AT BRIZEWOOD Medium sized, powerful and compact, well muscled and good depth of rib, masculine balanced wedge head with well placed eyes of good shape, well placed ears carried correctly, good neck bone and feet, strong loin, well feathered tail carried correctly, good double coat, short firm back. Lovely jaunty action with good front reach, drives from the rear but to be very critical would like just a little more width in rear action, holds lovely balanced picture going round, the best of presentation. CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Loebel AM CH DANEHAVEN MCEACHERN Another top quality balanced exhibit, compact good bone and well muscled. Lovely head and expression, gave the winner such a close run for his money, similar qualities and attributes to appreciate, also has good positive front reach and holds lovely outline, would also prefer just a little more width in rear action to be picky, unfortunately I could not give two first places and I felt the winner had that little more maturity and filled the picture more on the final run off. The presentation and body condition of this dog is second to none. Res CC. |
| 3rd | Bogaerts GOWAN OF GREAT PLEASURE Another quality dog who had lots of breed type, very good body shape, good bone feet and holds good outline. Masculine balanced head of correct shape with good expression, good jaunty action and also well presented in excellent condition, unfortunate to meet the winners in such good form. |
| Res | Ferrari IT CH RED PEPPER DYNASTY OF BEINNBREAGH |
| VHC | Takkunen INT/NORD/DK/NO/S(S) CH DECOYMANS PIPER DEEP SECRET |
Special Working Gundog Dog (3 entries)
| 1st | Hoornaert CH/INT/LUX/NL/BE CH ALLIANCE DE LA VIE THUNDERCLAP Lovely head, eye and expression good skull to muzzle proportions, good neck body and topline, good bone legs and feet, good tail carriage, compact well muscled dog presented in good condition. |
| 2nd | Gardebroek INT/EXT/NL CH ALLIANCE DE LA VIE BLUFF'S POKER Another good sized dog with good depth and short back, good tail, correct bone and good feet. Presented in good coat and condition. |
| 3rd | Burchell PALUDIC PLEASURE TRIP Balanced head with good eye and ears, good neck and front assembly, good rib and body condition, quality dog well presented but not holding topline as firm as winners today. |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (11 entries)
| 1st | Hedges ERIKACHEN FLANN |
| 2nd | Edridge CAMUSMOR BRUICHLADDICH AT TILITA SHCM |
| 3rd | Whitehead & Steen GABERLUNZIE BENRIACH |
| Res | Smith CAMUSMOR GLEN SCOTIA AT DALLYVISTA |
| VHC | Donaldson GABERLUNZIE QUAIR |
Veteran Bitch (8 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Ward FOXDOWN AMBILA Compact and balanced, feminine head with good expression, good bone and really made her presence felt, outgoing jaunty attitude holding good picture going round, presented in good coat. |
| 2nd | Powley DANEHAVEN NANIKA Lovely breed type and good expression, good size, good bone, feet and depth, good tail, not as finished as the winner but also lots to like. |
| 3rd | Watton PALUDIC FANCY WOMAN AT TASARLA Similar mould to winner and good breed qualities, good head, bone, not holding as good an outline as the winners today. Well presented. |
| Res | Ward FOXDOWN SUMMER SUNSHINE OVER MELANITTA |
| VHC | Palfrey FOXDOWN MY FAIR LADY |
Special Puppy Bitch (4 entries)
| 1st | Andrews FALLOWFEN FAITHFUL YOKO Feminine balanced head with good eye and ears, good neck and depth of body good bone and feet, short back, well set tail. Promising youngster in good condition, covered ground with purpose. |
| 2nd | Buckingham KYMIN MEDART Lovely type with good head and bone, good coat texture and well feathered tail, good size, carrying a little too much weight to project complete balance and not holding as firm a topline as winner, another promising youngster. |
| 3rd | Smith & Parr KYMIN MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Pleasing head and eye, good bone feet and depth, good breed type and size, good tailset, presented in good condition. |
| Res | Rogers EUSANIT CHASE THE DREAM |
Special Junior Bitch (8 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Watton TASARLA RED MAPLE Lovely type of good size, compact and well muscled, good head proportions, good firm topline and carries tail correctly, presented in good coat and won this on her overall balanced outline on the day. A quality youngster. |
| 2nd | Ball TASARLA RED SPRUCE Out of the same mould as winner and run her very close, also a lovely type of good quality, good bone and depth, well presented in good condition and correct jaunty attitude. |
| 3rd | King TASARLA WHITE OAK Also very close to winner and it was difficult to split them but felt this one was just a shade longer cast at the moment and thus not holding as good outline picture as winner today, but still has lots to like, quality young lady also and full of breed type. |
| Res | Rice TOLLERICE AIVAZOFF |
| VHC | Powell-Palmer RIVERFLAIR CINDER TOFFEE |
Yearling Bitch (14 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Knowles GLENDERMACKI HOWES CRAGG AMONG MENSTONIA Another compact feminine exhibit with very good head and eye, well placed ears, good neck and good depth of body, short back and strong loin, well placed tail, good bone, feet, covered ground with purpose and good front reach with typical jaunty action, lovely outline, with a little more time and finish will also trouble the best. |
| 2nd | Geddes LORNFORD ISLE OF EWE Another positive mover with good breed type, bone and outline, also well presented in good coat and condition, good head and expression and also used her ears well. Lots to appreciate. |
| 3rd | Maguire TOLLYHIMMEL CINNAMON SWIRL Balanced head with good expression, good bone and depth of rib, strong loin, just slightly longer cast but close to winners and full of quality, good condition and also held good outline covering the ground. |
| Res | Nuijten-Vink ALLIANCE DE LA VIE ROUSILLION |
| VHC | Ferguson LORNFORD IONA TOLLER |
Post Graduate Bitch (19 entries, 3 absent)
| 1st | Parr DANEHAVEN PELLY ON KYMIN Feminine wedge head with good stop, well placed eyes and correct ears, good expression, good length neck into well constructed front, good bone and feet, good depth and firm topline, well set tail carried up and active on the move, stands freely holding lovely picture and showing her extrovert nature, when taken at correct pace was true fore and aft, good drive and shows typical breed action going round, compact and well muscled presented in the very best of condition, good coat and though still needs a little more finish she won this class and the CC on her overall soundness, quality and breed type. |
| 2nd | Withey DECOYMANS PIPER SAMBACUS Another lovely quality girl with similar attributes to the winner, good bone, breed type correct head and good expression, good body condition and lovely front action, good coat and topline, just felt winner was driving better from rear today. |
| 3rd | Anstead RIVERWATCHER IKKUMA Also full of quality and close to the winners, good body shape, breed type and well presented, many virtues to appreciate and unfortunate to meet the winners on such good form. |
| Res | Black DINASKARREK'S RED VIXEN AT SEAHAVEN |
| VHC | Collins DECOYMANS PIPER SILVERBELL AT GABERLUNZIE |
Limit Bitch (10 entries, 3 absent)
| 1st | Withey DECOYMANS PIPER TEMPEST Won this class on overall balance, liked her type head and body shape, good eye and expression, good bone and stands on good feet, presented in good coat, well developed loin, well developed rear and covered ground freely. |
| 2nd | Gibson ERIKACHEN AOIFE DEARG Liked her balance, bone and size, good rib and topline, well muscled rear and good front action, active mover with good outline, just preferred rear drive of winner. |
| 3rd | Westwood ALLIANCE DE LA VIE SUMMER DREAM TO EUSANIT (IMP NLD) Another with good breed type, feminine head and good outline, liked her very much and was balanced, good feet, lacked a bit of coat and finish compared to winners today, but put in a good performance. |
| Res | Russell & Smith RIVERWATCHER YAKONE AT CEDARLAKE AW(B) |
| VHC | Geddes DECOYMANS PIPER KESTREL AT LORNFORD |
Open Bitch (19 entries, 4 absent)
| 1st | Hunt SLO/LUX CH BONOUK'S NARNIA V TELGTER SPRENG (IMP BEL) Lovely overall quality, feminine head with good width to skull and correct stop, good eye and ears, good body length and firm topline compact balanced and in good coat and well feathered tail, moved freely and with good front reach, held good outline in profile also jaunty in nature. Res CC. |
| 2nd | Strudwick CORLITGOLD TULA FOR KUMAMATATA Another with lots to like, good breed type, strong, balanced and well muscled, also with good double coat, had good depth and well sprung rib, good front action held good topline and tail carriage, well presented. |
| 3rd | Parr KYMIN IPSO FACTO In same mould as winners, good type body shape and of good size, good head shape and good expression, good bone and body condition, balanced outline on the move. |
| Res | Takkunen INT/DK/LV/LT CH HUMMELVIKSGARDENS HIPHURRAY LOTTA |
| VHC | Moult & Savory CORLITGOLD MALILA OF CROFTWELL |
Special Working Gundog Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Hunt WHISPERING REED'S HUTAMYA AT WAKADUZE (IMP BEL) Good wedge head and good eye shape, well set ears and good neck, good bone and front, ribs well sprung and strong loin, compact, free mover with good action and tail carriage, in good condition and well presented. |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (9 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Black DINASKARREK'S RED VIXEN AT SEAHAVEN A quality bitch who was of good size, shape and breed type, sound free mover, good bone and build, not quite back into full bloom, but her overall quality and soundness gave her this class. |
| 2nd | Hodson SEAHAVEN RED ANDROMEDA Has similar attributes to winner good bone type and good head and expression, good outline and also needs time to get into full jacket, but 'mother' just covered the ground that little better for me today. |
| 3rd | Rice TOLLERICE AIVAZOFF Very nice youngster who has good breed type, body shape and good bone, good head of correct shape and width in skull, good feet and body condition. |
| Res | Buckingham REDAURORA CHRISTMAS VIXEN |
| VHC | Young FALLOWFEN'S SILVER CAIRN |