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Multi Ch Riverwatcher Atka VW
Saturday 14th September 2024 Darlington (CC) - Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Res Veteran Dog
Sunday 4th August 2024 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Louise Roffey (Acanuck)
3rd Veteran Dog
Saturday 3rd August 2024 Paignton (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
3rd Veteran Dog
Saturday 22nd June 2024 Blackpool - Mr Hans Van Den Berg (Netherlands)
Best Dog
1st Veteran Dog
11 years and so nice in type, like his head a lot, good expression and earcarriage, well angulated in front and rear, excellent topline and tailset, excellent mover BD
Monday 27th May 2024 Bath (CC) - Mr L Heinesche
3rd Veteran Dog
Sunday 19th May 2024 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Ray McDonald (Roanjora)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Veteran Dog
Before judging I was talking to my steward about the longevity of this breed and this boy exemplifies this. At nearly 12 he is still a force to be reckoned with. Correct for overall type and shape and still full of life and very attentive to his handler. Masculine head of correct shape with well set ears on a correct neck into very good forequarters with well laid shoulders, return of upper arm and enough forechest. He still holds a level topline over his deep well-sprung ribs and his short muscular loin to a well made rear. So steady and true on the move with drive he could not be denied the RCC.
Thursday 25th April 2024 WELKS - Mr Mike Lewin (Vynesbrook)
Res Veteran Dog
Sunday 24th March 2024 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Carol Macleod (Camusmor)
1st Veteran Dog
11 year old good overall balance and shape. Broad rounded skull and pleasing eye shape and expression. Neck medium length and strong. Body deep and level topline which was held on the move. Rear quarters strong and not over angulated. Movement good. In good coat.
Friday 8th March 2024 Crufts (CC) - Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)
2nd Veteran Dog
Another quality dog of good type and overall construction, with a masculine head, well made body, presenting a balanced outline. Moved soundly with good side gait just not as positive in rear as 1. Shown in excellent coat and condition for his age.
Sunday 21st January 2024 Manchester (CC) - Mr Patrick Fielder (Cretshengan)
2nd Veteran Dog
What a cracking dog for his age, now 11 years young, a pleasure to see him showing so well today. He can stand very straight behind but all is correct when hands on and on the move, superb side gait. It was a privilege to judge this quality boy, super on the go, handled well.
Sunday 10th December 2023 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
1st Veteran Dog
11 yrs old amazing for his age. Typical head and expression, clean neck and shoulders, good legs and feet, body well ribbed back going into strong quarters tail carried correctly moved well.
Friday 27th October 2023 Midland Counties - Miss Caroline Hipkiss (Deltandamba)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Turning 11 on the day and still in super condition, a masculine boy all through with nice head proportions with good breadth to skull, flat cheeks and kindly eye, tidy ears, strong neck and good forechest, well sprung ribs and strong over loin, would prefer a shade more rear angulation, moved out well though a shade wide behind. BV.
Friday 15th September 2023 Darlington (CC) - Mrs Sally Parr (Kymin)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Strongly built masculine dog that moved with drive, but showing his age since I awarded him CC in 2019. Correct masculine head, kind expression, good front with a forechest, balanced body, good tail set and well carried. Good bone. Moved well with drive. Best Veteran.
Friday 8th September 2023 Richmond - Alastair Moss (Ewtor/Davigdor)
3rd Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Sunday 3rd September 2023 City of Birmingham - Mr Richard Stafford (Farnfield)
2nd Veteran Dog
11 years of age, sweet head and expression, good front. Have to mention his side gait which was fantastic to watch. Little wobbly on his rear end. Both a credit to their owners.
Sunday 20th August 2023 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
2nd Veteran Dog
Carrying a little too much weight across the shoulder today. A pleasing masculine head and expression with clean skull, slight doom, well set ear and correct size. Well set apart almond eye. Straight front with good bone and tight well arched feet. Correct colour with matching pigmentation. A well made rear with a good let down. Moved away well, just tended to lose his topline when stood.
Wednesday 9th August 2023 United Retriever (CC) - Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Really good animal, nearly 11 years, all of a piece dogs, just flows, good masculine head, set on strong neck flows into reasonable forequarters, correct through the ribs, loin. Topline, tailset & carriage, well made rear with good 1st & 2nd thighs, a very sound mover on good legs and feet, super coat & furnishings. Best Veteran In Breed.
Sunday 6th August 2023 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mr Ray Strudwick (Burpham)
2nd Veteran Dog
Another 8 year old quality boy with pleasing head, deep chest, level topline with correct tail set, adequate rear angulation, slightly longer in body than one, sound on the move.
Saturday 5th August 2023 Paignton (CC) - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Rising eleven years attractive balanced head nicely moulded mature friendly expression presented in super coat condition and bloom good bone and feet level topline powerful still across the loins. A sound driving mover with correct head and tail carriage BV, congratulations.
Friday 28th July 2023 Leeds (CC) - Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)
3rd Veteran Dog
Saturday 1st July 2023 Windsor (CC) - Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Amazing for his age – just a touch heavy in body now but a great mover with correct tail carriage. Good colour and coat. I liked his size and proportions.
Sunday 11th June 2023 Three Counties - Miss Sky Westwood (Eusanit)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Good top line and correct movement. Nice second thigh moved with purpose around the ring, nothing to dislike just carrying a little extra weight RBD, Best Veteran.
Saturday 3rd June 2023 Southern Counties Canine Association - Daniela Tranquada
Res Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Friday 26th May 2023 Bath (CC) - Dr N Lemo
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
This male exemplifies a well-balanced structure with strong angulation and clean body lines. His movement is effortless, displaying excellent reach and drive, covering the ground with purpose and efficiency. BV.
Saturday 20th May 2023 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Super dog of excellent breed type. Belies his 10 years of age, still has a great shape both stood and on the move. Typical head, correct shape with that wedge like appearance and the brightest of eyes and expression. Best of fronts, good reach of neck set in well placed shoulders, short backed and well made hindquarters. Correct double coat. Soundest of movers with good reach and drive, CC & BOB.
Sunday 7th May 2023 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Penny Williams (Bournehouse)
Res Veteran Dog
Sunday 30th April 2023 WELKS - Ms M Sargent
3rd Veteran Dog
Saturday 21st January 2023 Manchester (CC) - Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)
1st Veteran Dog
What more is there for me to write about this wonderful dog who I have liked & judged from a very young age, he has won a CC from me before & it was lovely to see him now in veteran & looking as good now as he did as a youngster, he is a credit to his owner/breeder, he obviously loves showing & puts everything into his day out. Pleased to make him best veteran dog & pleased to see he is still flying the flag in this lovely breed.
Sunday 18th September 2022 Darlington (CC) - Mr Gordon Haran (Magregor)
1st Veteran Dog
Good medium sized dog, very typy with a lovely clean cut head with a typical alert expression. Good fill to chest, good topline and nicely muscled rear, he is a bit overweight which reflected in his overall balance. Clean enough coming and going decent coat and condition.
Sunday 11th September 2022 Richmond - Mrs Julie Darby (Incadar)
2nd Veteran Dog Or Bitch
9 year old, masculine head with good eye colour and alert expression, strong neck to well laid shoulders, depth of chest good and elbows set under, kept a good top-line and tail set on the move.
Saturday 6th August 2022 Paignton (CC) - Mrs D Stewart-Ritchie
Res Veteran Dog
Sunday 3rd July 2022 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
2nd Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Like this boy a lot correct size and substance throughout, just not the enthusiasm as the winner today.
Saturday 25th June 2022 Blackpool - Mr Henric Fryckstrand (Sweden)
2nd Veteran Dog
Fabulous mover covering the ground with ease and plenty of drive, For me he is a bit too heavy which spoils the overall balance, correct pleasing head and good expression, lovely eyes, nice length of neck, excellent bone and feet, well sprung ribs, level back, correct tail, good second thigh, beautiful well-presented double coat.
Sunday 12th June 2022 Three Counties - Miss Christine Powley (Danehaven)
2nd Veteran Dog
Another worthy dog, lost out to 1 as he was carrying extra weight which made him look heavy on the move. A pity as he is a lovely specimen.
Thursday 2nd June 2022 Southern Counties Canine Association - Miss Caroline Hipkiss (Deltandamba)
Res Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Friday 20th May 2022 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
Dog CC
1st Veteran Dog
10 yrs old male, very nice breed type, good head proportions, nice eye and expression, clean neck and front assembly, plenty bone, straight legs, good feet, plenty depth of chest, body well ribbed quarters, well muscled, moved well with reach and drive. CC & BOB.
Saturday 19th March 2022 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
VHC Veteran Dog
Sunday 13th March 2022 Crufts (CC) - Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Res Veteran Dog
Friday 21st January 2022 Manchester (CC) - Mr Chris Atkinson (Segantii)
2nd Veteran Dog
Just lost out in movement, very sound on handling, kind in eye, he is well bodied up stands over his ground well.
Sunday 17th October 2021 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Lord Colin Troth (Collinsmoore)
VHC Veteran Dog
Saturday 11th September 2021 Richmond - Mrs Rachel Barney (Verrami)
VHC Open Dog
Saturday 21st August 2021 Blackpool - Mrs Julie Darby (Incadar)
1st Veteran Dog
An old favourite. Well off for bone, compact and masculine, good eye colour, friendly and alert expression appealed. Strong in neck, deep chest and kept a good topline and tail set on the move.
Wednesday 4th August 2021 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Keith Young (Pyngold)
3rd Veteran Dog
Saturday 31st July 2021 Bath (CC) - Mr Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
He is a sound moving dog with a good shaped head, kind eye and a good bite. He was carrying enough weight for my taste but he still holds a good outline in profile and showed some accuracy coming and going.
Saturday 24th July 2021 Leeds (CC) - Mrs Ann Moss (Ewtor)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Liked his head and expression, good depth, good rear angulation, just a little on the heavy side.
Saturday 10th July 2021 East of England - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
1st Veteran Dog
This chap was certainly full of character today, which was lovely to see. He presented a clean and balanced outline, masculine head and expression and good reach of neck. Shoulders well placed, just enough return and a developed forechest. Topline is level, however he was carrying too much weight today and tended to roll on the move. Good bend of stifle and short from hock to heel. Movement was positive and with an appealing side gait.
Friday 6th March 2020 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Veteran Dog
Correct shape of skull viewed from above and side, almond eye, correct triangle ear laying close to head. Strong well-muscled neck flowing into correct shoulder placement. Well sprung ribs, strong across the loin. Correct angulation throughout. In gleaming coat. Moved with purpose. Pleased to have awarded him CC & BOB.
Sunday 19th January 2020 Manchester (CC) - Dr Annukka Paloheimo (Finland)
Res Veteran Dog
Saturday 14th December 2019 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mrs Michaela Edridge (Tilita)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Such a smart, handsome dog. Loved his overall construction, his masculine head, but nothing overdone, and his appealing expression. BV.
Sunday 15th September 2019 Darlington (CC) - Mrs Liz Cartledge (Ryslip)
3rd Open Dog
Sunday 8th September 2019 Richmond - M A E Persson (Sweden)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Strong boy, fully matured, excellent head and expression, correct topline, correct angulation, excellent body shape, coat and colour, moved typically. Best Male and BOB.
Sunday 1st September 2019 City of Birmingham - Ms C Paine (Australia)
3rd Open Dog
Sunday 18th August 2019 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Sally Parr (Kymin)
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Excellent type, classical markings, lovely angles, balanced outline, good depth of chest and drive on move. It came down to earset in the challenge. CC.
Wednesday 7th August 2019 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
VHC Open Dog
Sunday 4th August 2019 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Sarah Sevastopulo (Oldholbans)
2nd Open Dog
Super mature male, many of the same remarks apply as to the winner but he did not have the verve on the move.
VHC Champion Stakes Dog (Judge: Mrs Pat Butler-Holley (Shandwick))
Saturday 3rd August 2019 Paignton (CC) - Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
3rd Open Dog
Saturday 29th June 2019 Windsor (CC) - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Six years eight months old dark red dog with classic wedge shaped masculine head, strong under-jaw, lips tight fitting, correct stop complementary eye colour to coat highly typical with square outline and very solidly constructed. Super straight full front muscular medium length shoulders very well angulated showing plenty of fore-chest, so often lacking in the breed in the past, well feathered white throat, elbows close set and deep in brisket. Well sprung ribcage reaching well back powerful across the loins with excellent hindquarter muscling, deep second thighs hocks correctly set. Super strength of body impressive as he approaches veteran and the best of tight well arched and hard padded webbed feet. Lovely coat texture, length and finish with a super thick based heavily feathered tail carried as was level head in a breed typical manner showing a confident and kind temperament through a powerful gait, CC closely challenged by the bitch but won through for BOB with his superlative condition.
Friday 24th May 2019 Bath (CC) - Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval)
2nd Open Dog
Another very good dog of good type and size. Liked his head and eye and compact body. Very well presented and moved with good action but just preferred winners front reach today.
Friday 17th May 2019 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews (Drakesleat)
3rd Open Dog
Sunday 12th May 2019 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Brenda Smith (Dallyvista)
Res Open Dog
Friday 26th April 2019 WELKS - Mrs Kathy Gorman (Walgoreg)
3rd Open Dog
Another very nice example of the breed; well made throughout. Nicely shaped skull and muzzle & pleasing expression. Shown in good coat & muscular condition. Moved well.
Sunday 24th March 2019 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)
Best In Show
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
6˝ years old, really good balanced outline on this mature dog, excellent head, soundly made throughout, good structure leads to good movement on excellent legs and feet, topped off by great coat. What I term a stallion dog. Dog CC, & Best in Show
Sunday 16th December 2018 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Reserve Dog CC
2nd Open Dog
Another quality dog unlucky to find 1 in such form, loved his shape and type, not over the top in any way, correct head shape and good neck and shoulders, level top line, strong rear and again in good coat, moved well just lacking the precise footwork of 1. RCC.
Saturday 24th November 2018 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Mrs Samantha Savory (Katimba)
2nd Open Dog
Another male of good quality. Scored well in his masculine head and positive movement. Preferred the turn of stifle of my winner today.
Saturday 10th November 2018 Gundog Breeds of Scotland - Mr Patrick Fielder (Cretshengan)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Top quality six year old dog presented in beautiful coat. Excellent head, correct eye and friendly expression. Well boned and muscled to present a typical outline, although slightly heavy today. Moved with purpose and drive and positively owned the ring. (BD) (BOB)
Thursday 25th October 2018 Midland Counties (CC) - Mr Moray Armstrong (Bitcon)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Open Dog
RCC. Quality dog from any angle, pleasing head, good bone and feet, good front, nice bone and feet, good length of body, nice topline and quarters, moved ok, in good coat, just carrying a bit too much weight over his shoulders today.
Sunday 19th August 2018 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
2nd Open Dog
Very impressive dog of good breed type. Excellent bone and substance throughout but shows no sign of coarseness. Best of heads, lovely eye shape with a soft and expression. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, level topline and pleasing hindquarters. On the day not as positive in front movement as the winner.
Saturday 4th August 2018 Paignton (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
2nd Open Dog
Very sound masculine chap. He has so much type and masculinity that he had to take this place, even though he was carrying just too much condition. His quality shines through. Would like to see him on top form.
Sunday 20th May 2018 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Colin Mackay (Woodglade)
2nd Open Dog
Bit of a mouthful. Another nice dog to go over. Good shape to head, shoulders of ample lay, strength in body and back end. Sound.
Saturday 12th May 2018 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Ann Moss (Ewtor)
VHC Open Dog
Sunday 25th March 2018 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mr Mick Howes (Medogold)
2nd Open Dog
Another balanced and well constructed dog. He has overall soundness with good head, neck and shoulder. Good angulation both fore and aft with plenty of depth and spring. Shown in lovely coat and condition. His movement was sound and steady.
Sunday 21st January 2018 Manchester - Sjoerd Jobse
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Beautiful and very well balanced male, gorgeous masculine head, lovely expression and excellent earset and carriage. Strong neck and topline. Excellent shoulder placement with lovely upperarm resulting into an excellent forechest. Deep in body with correct spring of ribs, strong loins, adequate hindquarters but with lots of strength. Moved like a dream and so effortless, he could be doing it for hours without any problems. He really put up a beautiful performance holding a nice outline with a gleaming coat and condition and using his tail like the standard asks for, it was a pleasure to have him in my ring and award him BD.
Sunday 10th December 2017 Ladies Kennel Association - Mr Chris Atkinson (Segantii)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Very positive movement all ways covering his ground to advantage, pleasing eye shape and colour blending with coat, sound on handling substance in rear quarters giving a true driving gait, shows to advantage keeping his balance and shape at all times. Took best dog and BOB.
Saturday 18th November 2017 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Another clearly out of the top drawer and full of breed type. Pleasing masculine head with excellent definition, ears well paced. Excellent in neck which was strong leading on to well set shoulders and overall front assembly. Good through the body, chest deep and ribs well sprung. Strong in loin with the correct level topline. Excellent quarters. Smart on the move with that typical Toller action especially in profile where he had rear drive. Very close decision in the challenge with the veteran winner but I preferred the front extension on The Entertainer, so Atka has to be content with Reserve Best Dog today. Smart dog and grateful to have the opportunity to judge him.
Sunday 29th October 2017 Midland Counties - Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Mature showy male caught my eye on the first go around, lovely wedge head, super expression from dark eyes, well placed ears and used to best advantage, good length of neck, into well placed shoulders, well boned legs and good feet, well sprung ribs reaching well back, very good angulation behind, correct topline, very sound on the move. BD & BOB and he went really well in the Group.
Wednesday 11th October 2017 Gundog Society of Wales - Mrs D Stewart-Ritchie
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Wow! What a stunner! Everything in the right place. He screams Duck Toller to you and when he moves he just takes it to another level. Presented in rock hard condition and in full immaculate coat. Topline solid and sure and never once loosing it on the move. Correct wedge shaped head with good eye and enough work. Clean in foreface with nice big nose. Ear set correct and of medium size. Great front assembly, fabulous ribs and short strong loin. Super rear quarters and correct tailset. Stands over a good amount of ground and has the correct length to height ratio. Strong bone and neat feet. There is nothing overdone about him - moderate but correct. When he moves his side gait is eye catching with that lovely spring in his step so synonymous with the breed. Super head carriage and tail action. He was pushed hard by his kennel mate for BOB, just edging it with his typical movement.
Saturday 7th October 2017 South Wales Kennel Association - Wendy Bebb-Sutton (Cochen)
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Well developed male in excellent coat and good hard show condition, correct head proportions and depth of chest, well muscled with good strong driving action from well let down hocks, good thickly padded feet and tail carried alertly over the back, gave the finishing touches to this impressive toller who filled my eye as a good breed type. Just losing out to for B.O.B to the Best Bitch in agreement with my co judge Mr Mosedale who went on to be placed Gundog group 4.
Sunday 10th September 2017 Richmond - Mrs Penny Williams (Bournehouse)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Handsome dog with a very good head and eye, strong, well constructed body, excellent front, bone and feet, standing on strong, well muscled hindquarters, moved very well in excellent coat and show condition. BD and BOB.
Sunday 20th August 2017 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Loved the balance & masculity of this dog, in excellent coat & condition, masculine head & expression with the correct eye shape & colour, well set & carried ears, lovely neck & shoulders, strong topline & well set tail, well boned legs & feet, I can add nothing to what I said when I gave him best dog at the club show except to say he has matured into a quality Toller of an excellent type. Pleased to give my first CC to this excellent dog. CC & BOB.
Sunday 6th August 2017 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mr David Hutchison (Waverton)
2nd Open Dog
Another very balanced boy, good head and expression, well angulated, good top-line, just preferred winners turn of stifle, moved well, although a close decision between 1 and 2.
Thursday 29th June 2017 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Aidine Howes (Medogold)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Smart compact boy with fox like appeal best of heads good waterproof fold to ear clean neck and shoulders fitting smoothly into top line depth and spring to rib moderate coupling and turn to stifle moved out well tail correct pleased to award the RDCC.
Saturday 20th May 2017 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Really super dog who is so well made & conditioned. Super head. Plenty of neck which is strong. Grand body. Firm in topline. Could be tidier out & back but goes with an easy profile stride. CC & BOB
Friday 5th May 2017 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Very nice breed type, full of quality. Good masculine head without coarseness, good neck & front assembly, nice bone, good legs & feet, good body, well ribbed, strong loin, good quarters, tail correct set. Went well both ways & in profile. Shown in good coat & condition. CC & BOB
Sunday 19th March 2017 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Best In Show
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
This young dog was my star of the day and I was so pleased to learn and then realize that I had judged him 4 years earlier as a baby and awarded him Best Puppy in breed and Res best dog so in finding him today amongst the quality in this class was special. He stood out with lovely ring presence with good attention to his handler, stands covering the ground well having a good balance and nice moderate shape and size. Has a great head piece clean lines super dark almond alert eyes, well dropped triangular ears well used and feathered, clean flowing neck to shoulders, holds a firm short back broad rump with a slight slope well feathered high set tail waving with nice tip. Correct angulation front and rear with good body substance and muscle tone. Cleanly presented and conditioned straight dense light red coat of a good texture. Elbows well in to brisket on moderate strongly boned legs and tight arched webbed feet. Short hocks well let down. Stunning mover very powerful brisk side stride and very sound front reach and an impressive rear driving action which showed and won him BIS over the bitch in the challenge. DCC BIS.
Saturday 11th March 2017 Crufts (CC) - Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus)
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Strong & powerful boy with good energy, he is typical in head, body & substance, good topline, rear end, lovely tailset with the feathering, great muscletone & condition, has a very sound action on the move covering the ground with ease. Overall a super performance to just to pip the veteran for the CC.
Sunday 22nd January 2017 Manchester - Mr Keith Young (Pyngold)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A quality dog of good type. Very balanced outline with an attractive masculine head & kindly expression. Good front & bone. Strong neck with clean shoulders into a level topline. Strong well developed quarters. Best mover of the day. Delighted to award him BD & BOB.
Saturday 29th October 2016 Midland Counties - Mr Andrew Brace (Tragband)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Handsome dog fully mature & of excellent overall type. Correctly proportioned outline, very typical head & expression, nicely marked, well boned, good spring of rib, firm topline. Moves true with scope & power. Easy BOB winner.
Sunday 11th September 2016 Richmond - Mr Gordon Haran (Magregor)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Lovely dog, put down in super condition, typical outline and good springy driving movement. Just lost out to the older dog today. Close up. RBD.
Sunday 4th September 2016 City of Birmingham - Mrs Judy Harrington (USA)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Good breed head type, nice outline, would like a stronger mover coming and going.
Sunday 21st August 2016 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
This dog appealed as my idea of the 'original Toller' from when I attended the first breed specific seminar many years back. He has a classic head, good drop ear & correct placement & a kind eye too. I liked his overall balance, outline & front action. I did feel however that he too could be a touch more accurate behind, but his side gait & overall enthusiasm just took him to the CC over a very good veteran.
Sunday 7th August 2016 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Carol Coode (Warringah)
2nd Open Dog
Nearly 4 years, another correct size, most pleasing in head, good angles to front, 1's slightly better, excellent through the ribs, loin, topline, tailset & carriage. I would have liked more turn of stifle, he had good second thigh, & low hocks, well boned legs & good feet. In excellent coat.
Saturday 6th August 2016 Paignton - Miss Sky Westwood (Eusanit)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Another nice dog in gleaming coat. Well-muscled throughout. Level top line a little straight behind, plenty of heart room moved well just not the enthusiasm. RBD.
Friday 1st July 2016 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Christine McDonald (Northey)
2nd Open Dog
Nice head, excellent coat, moved coming and going but a shade upright both and ends which would give more extension and drive.
Saturday 21st May 2016 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Quality dog well constructed throughout. Pleasing head with good eye and expression. Deep well made body with lovely legs and feet. Strong powerful hindquarters. Moved soundly with drive and shown in lovely coat & condition. A pleasure to award him CC I later learned his 3rd well done.
Thursday 5th May 2016 Birmingham National (CC) - Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
3˝ years, lovely type & an excellent mover, in beautiful condition, excellent head & eye. CC & BOB.
Friday 11th March 2016 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Brenda Smith (Dallyvista)
Res Open Dog
Sunday 17th January 2016 Manchester - Mr Henric Fryckstrand (Sweden)
2nd Open Dog
Quality male with a nice outline, pleasing head & expression, nice neck, good bone & feet, well ribbed body & strong topline, adequate rear angulations, moves well & lovely coat.
Saturday 21st November 2015 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Dr Ron James (Jasmorne)
Reserve Best In Show
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A lot to like about this exhibit, upstanding and masculine demeanour and outlook, pleasing head properties, strong neck, firm top line, good ribbing, nicely coupled, pleasing overall proportions, active mover although just a little more bend of stifle would enhance the overall picture. RBIS & BOS
Sunday 11th October 2015 South Wales Kennel Association - Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Well developed three year old in tip top condition and so well prepared and presented. So very typical of the breed. Excellent shape to skull and muzzle. Correct clean dentition. So keen yet biddable. Ideal depth to chest and excellent balance between front and rear assemblies. Level topline maintained throughout. Well muscled over loin and good bone all through. Good driving action from well placed hocks and neat feet. Moves to maximum effect with minimum effort. I couldn't find fault in him. Happily my co-judge agreed he was Best Dog & BOB.
Sunday 23rd August 2015 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
2˝ year old male, very nice breed type, full of quality. Good masculine head without coarseness, good neck & front assembly, nice bone, good legs & feet, good body, well ribbed, strong loin, good quarters & set on. Went well both ways & in profile. Shown in good coat & condition. CC & BOB.
Sunday 2nd August 2015 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
Reserve Dog CC
2nd Open Dog
This is another dog worthy to take top honours, needs to relax into stifle. Good quality coat, nice size and proportion, moved with extension. RCC.
Saturday 4th July 2015 Windsor (CC) - Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)
3rd Open Dog
Friday 29th May 2015 Southern Counties Canine Association - Harri Lehkonen (Finland)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Excellent size & type. Typical head & expression. Correct proportions. Beautiful coat & colour. Well carried tail. He could be a bit more angulated in rear. BD & BOB.
Sunday 22nd March 2015 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mr Moray Armstrong (Bitcon)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Limit Dog
Another quality dog of good breed type, pleasing make & shape, super head, nice bone & feet, moved well, in tip top coat & condition, not the turn of stifle of CC winner. RCC.
Sunday 14th December 2014 Ladies Kennel Association - Mrs Eileen Hughes (Sonnenberg)
3rd Open Dog
Saturday 22nd November 2014 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)
Reserve Best In Show
Best Dog
1st Limit Dog
Litter brother to Nukilik & better balanced, typical boy of a nice make & shape, masculine head & expression with a good eye & well set & carried ears, good neck & shoulders, enough length of back but with a well set & carried tail, good ribcage of a good depth & width & strong loin, moved well on well boned legs & feet, showed well to take BD & RBIS.
Sunday 3rd August 2014 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Elaine Whitehill (Brizewood/Trevargh)
1st Open Dog
Liked his overall construction & soundness. Good depth to chest. Good head & eye. Firm topline. Neat feet. Nicely bodied. He needs time to develop. At the moment, he lacked the maturity of CC winner.
Sunday 29th June 2014 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Michaela Edridge (Tilita)
Reserve Dog CC
2nd Limit Dog
I was certainly spoilt for choice in this class. Another lovely dog, balanced, powerful, very well constructed. So much to like about this boy from his clean cut, handsome head to his beautifully feathered tail. Good things ahead. RCC.
Saturday 21st June 2014 Blackpool - Mr Rui Oliveira (Portugal)
Best Dog
1st Limit Dog
Sunday 8th June 2014 Three Counties - Mrs Aidine Howes (Medogold)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Post Graduate Dog
So pleasing in head, not the quarters or drive of first, but excellent bone, feet, rib and depth to brisket. RBD.
Friday 30th May 2014 Southern Counties Canine Association - Pekka Teini (Finland)
3rd Limit Dog
Sunday 18th May 2014 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Valerie Foss (Elswood)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Post Graduate Dog
Correct outline, shoulders well laid back, correct medium length for breed, good ribs, strong topline and quarters, stifle correct turn, sound free mover. RCC.
2nd Open Dog
Saturday 10th May 2014 Birmingham National (CC) - Mr Hans Van Den Berg (Netherlands)
1st Post Graduate Dog
Excellent in type, very nice in bone and substance, well balanced between skull and muzzle, good expression, good ear set, excellent angulation in front and rear and a strong topline, like his body, good tail carriage, excellent colour and coat texture.
Sunday 23rd March 2014 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)
2nd Junior Dog
Another nicely constructed youngster, pleasing head, balanced body just preferred hindquarters of 1, good coat moved well.
Sunday 9th March 2014 Crufts (CC) - Mr Chris Bexon (Oldfield)
2nd Yearling Dog
A lovely top quality typy youngster of good all round construction, very nice head with good width of skull, nicely framed by good ear set and shape with rounded tips, moderate stop, nice shape to balanced muzzle, clean in neck, with moderate length, flows into shoulders and a level topline, good depth of chest, strong loin, solid oval bone and round feet. Very good body shape. Not quite the hind angulation of 1, but really spirited mover, excellent head and tail carriage. Lovely white markings on a quality coat.
Sunday 15th December 2013 Ladies Kennel Association - Mrs Carol Widdowson (Corlitgold)
1st Junior Dog
Saturday 23rd November 2013 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Mrs Liz Cartledge (Ryslip)
Best In Show
Best Dog
1st Junior Dog
13 months, comfortable winner I thought, good head, broad skull, well balanced, well coated and presented, fit & well muscled, ample bone, very good topline & quarters, held his topline on the move which was springy with good rear drive, focused and positive all the way through & really deserved his BIS win.
Sunday 18th August 2013 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus)
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Solid boy with the outline, balance and shape, has the proportions in head and is growing well in body and chest, a good mover in front and rear, good use of his tail and smart side action, should have a great career. Best Puppy in Breed.
Wednesday 14th August 2013 United Retriever - Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog Or Bitch
This is my type of Nova who so fits the Standard, very attractive medium sized youngster of 9 months & a new one to myself, stunning side profile & just as nice to go over, super head, well shaped with kind almond shaped medium wide set dark eyes, good base to high set on triangular ears, good length to clean neck with feathering, well laid back shoulders & super foreangles, elbows well in on straight well boned legs, lovely feet, level back over a body with depth & substance, ribs well sprung into short strong loin, hindquarters well muscled & with good return of stifle, super red soft double coat so well presented with the correct white tip to his heavily feathered waving tail, movement was very impressive springy & so sound with great drive & ground coverage. RBD, BP.
Sunday 4th August 2013 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Brenda Hutchison (Waverton)
2nd Puppy Dog
Close up to 1. Super head and expression. Fuller and lighter weight coat gives an impression of heaviness. Nicely made throughout, and went well.
Saturday 3rd August 2013 Paignton - Mrs Sarah Sevastopulo (Oldholbans)
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Pleasing youngster of good shape and strength. Correct shaped head with good ears. Has good bone and substance, plenty of coat of good texture and is well made all through with good angulation, correct topline and well feathered tail. Has a lovely playful temperament, moved soundly and has that jaunty action so typical of the breed. BP.
Friday 31st May 2013 Southern Counties Canine Association - Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
3rd Puppy Dog
Saturday 18th May 2013 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Babs Harding (Brizewood)
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
What a super puppy to start with, pleasing head & expression, good neck & shoulders, well bodied, good bone & feet, moving so well for such a baby, very responsive to handler. I look forward to watching his progress with interest. BP.
Friday 10th May 2013 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Valerie Foss (Elswood)
1st Minor Puppy Dog
Balanced puppy. Moved very well for one so young. More finish than runner up today.