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Saturday 8th March 2025 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Yvonne Burchell (Tivalake)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Thursday 16th January 2025 Manchester (CC) - Miss Tess Newson
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Saturday 7th September 2024 Richmond - Mr David Bell (Balintyne)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
A quite lovely dog from all angles, presented in full coat, broat skull, cleancut, strength in muzzle, ears well placed, strong neck, well set into well laid shoulder, ribs deep and well sprung, good turn of stifle. True on the move with good reach in front Res Best Dog
Sunday 1st September 2024 City of Birmingham - Mr Roger Perkins (Silkridge/Brent)
1st Veteran Dog
overall presented a balance picture both stacked and on the move. Masculine wedge-shaped head with triangular ears correctly set, strong neck into well laid shoulders, deep chest with well sprung ribs, level topline with a strong loin. Shown in good muscular condition with correct double coat, moved parallel with good rear drive and correct head and tail carriage. Pushed hard for best veteran in breed.
Wednesday 7th August 2024 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Nick Burchell (Tivalake)
RBVIS (Judge: Mr David Bell (Balintyne))
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Looking great for his age, of good substance and well balanced throughout with excellent quality double coat. Handsome wedge shaped head and kind alert expression. Nicely shaped well set ears. Well-muscled throughout, good angles front and rear, straight forequarters stood and well-presented tight feet, level top line, and good turn of stifle, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, he has real personally showing off on the move with good reach and drive. BV & RBVIS
Sunday 4th August 2024 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Louise Roffey (Acanuck)
2nd Veteran Dog
Stronger in profile to winner, displaying more bone, broad masculine wedged head with good kind expression, another who doesn’t look his age and well presented. Strong neck onto well laid shoulders, feet tight and legs well set apart, ribs well sprung, and good loin, level topline longer in body to 1. Great rear angulation nice bend of stifle, economical on the move displaying reach and drive carrying tail well on the move, lacked the vigour of 1.
Saturday 3rd August 2024 Paignton (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Rising 10-years and soundly made with good head and clean white teeth he was turned out in good body and has muscular definition in quarter. He has personality and lively action. BV.
Saturday 27th July 2024 Leeds (CC) - Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Wow, what a dog, hard to comprehend that this boy will be 10 years old in a couple of months, he is a real credit to the owner. To be able to compete at top level, as he was in the mix for the main awards today. Lovely overall balance and size, all male with the right amount of substance and bone. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck flowing into a firm well held topline. Brisket down to the elbow with the ribs well sprung. Showing a good bend to the stifle and width to the thighs. A lovely side gait, holding the correct outline, just a fraction close behind today. Presented in a lovely rich red coat and firm condition. BVIB
Saturday 6th July 2024 Boston - Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Nine and half years and in super condition for age. Good head shape, eye and ears. Moderate neck, good depth and body shape. Nice bone,legs and feet. Well angled rear, good thighs and tail well set on; Presented in good condition. Moved with good reach and holds good outline. Lots to like.
3rd AV Gundog Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie))
Monday 27th May 2024 Bath (CC) - Mr L Heinesche
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Very nice compact masculine silhouette, well-balanced and full of substance. Masculine head in a wedge shape, broad with an intelligent and confident expression given by beautiful almond-shaped eyes that are well set apart. The ears are perfectly set. Beautiful front assembly, hindquarters, and a lovely topline with nice sloping towards croup, allowing for a typical tail set. Nice double coat. The movements from the front, rear, and profile are powerful and efficient. BV
Sunday 19th May 2024 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Ray McDonald (Roanjora)
2nd Veteran Dog
Spoilt for choice in this class. Now 9˝, I gave this boy BOB back in 2018. Still has a lovely outline and holding his topline. Masculine head of correct shape and well set ears. Super forequarters with good forechest, straight front and neat feet. Deep well sprung ribs to a muscular loin and good rear angles. Just a little closer behind that 1 today which is how fine the margins were.
Sunday 19th May 2024 Scottish Kennel Club (2) - Tom Graham (Nyliram)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Balanced head, true front with good bone & feet, correct depth, well ribbed, in good coat, moved out well pushed winner all the way RBD.
Thursday 25th April 2024 WELKS - Mr Mike Lewin (Vynesbrook)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
A well put together chap with super wedge shaped head, alert expression and muscular neck. Strong front with good depth of body, level topline and nice turn of stifle and neat feet. Moved well in profile.
Res AV Gundog Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower))
Sunday 24th March 2024 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Carol Macleod (Camusmor)
3rd Veteran Dog
Friday 8th March 2024 Crufts (CC) - Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Veteran Dog
Top quality dog in great condition for a 9 year old. Masculine head with good proportions neat well placed ears and good eye. Well constructed balanced body with plenty angulation front and rear, strong well made quarters which he used well on the move, covering the ground with a typical jaunty, sound easy stride. Shown in good coat and presenting a picture of balance standing and on the move. Res CC
Sunday 21st January 2024 Manchester (CC) - Mr Patrick Fielder (Cretshengan)
3rd Veteran Dog
Sunday 10th December 2023 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
2nd Veteran Dog
9 yrs old male another nice one good head proportions, nice eye and expression, strong body well balanced, good quarters moved soundly just a bit untidy in front.
Saturday 11th November 2023 Gundog Breeds of Scotland - Mr Stuart Payne (Habiba)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Super 9 year old, loved his head & expression, balanced throughout with almond eye. Stunning outline, balanced neck, level topline. Spot on for bone & body, excellent feet. In excellent coat. Beautiful on the move with correct tail carriage. Delighted to award him BD, BOB & BV
Wednesday 11th October 2023 Gundog Society of Wales - Miss Rebecca Blair (Tamesiseatum)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
This dog does not look his age, and his muscle tone does not reflect this either. Alert expression, wedge shaped head with well set ears, Almond shaped eyes. Strong forelegs, tight feet, well sprung ribs, well-muscled hindquarters, correct tail set. Good coat, level topline. BD/BOB/BV
Friday 8th September 2023 Richmond - Alastair Moss (Ewtor/Davigdor)
2nd Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Slightly preferred this dogs head to the winner however on the whole I preferred the winners fore quarter and outline.
Sunday 3rd September 2023 City of Birmingham - Mr Richard Stafford (Farnfield)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
9 years old and in tip top condition, pleasing head shape masculine but not overdone, correct shoulders, bone and feet. A true showman didn’t stop giving his all, moved well holding his top line on the move, show in good coat.
Monday 28th August 2023 Driffield - Miss Alexandra Adshead (Afonbach)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
8yo dog presented in hard condition. Full of breed type with a happy expression. Broad, wedge-shaped head leading onto a strong neck. Shoulders well laid. Standing straight on tight, neat feet. Nicely coupled and held his topline both stood and on the move. Outpaced dogs far younger and displayed powerful & balanced movement. RBD & BVIB.
Res AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Alison Scutcher (Winsleywood))
2nd AV Gundog Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale))
I have Judged this outstanding male and example of the breed so many times during his show career and he never fails to impress me both in terms of his true breed type, presentation, ring presence, attitude and so wonderfully shown. For those who read this critique, with few alterations it is a carbon copy of my critique of this from Leeds Championship Show 2023 – my comments and opinions have not changed. A male of nearly 9 years of age who certainly does not look his age due to the supper fit condition that his owner has clearly kept him in together with fabulous presentation and handling.. Excellent overall breed type. The very best of heads with clean cheeks and well placed ears, dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck leading to correct layback and corresponding return of upper arm. Brisket of excellent depth and width. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Well bent moderate stifles on muscular hindquarters with evident second thigh. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly at all times.
Sunday 20th August 2023 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
A dog at his best, in full coat, colour and maturity. Masculine clean head with correct slight wedge. Correct almond eye with a good ear set and size. Clean neck and shoulders into a straight front with correct feet. Well boned. Good spring of rib and just enough tuck up. Correct topline into a well made rear with a well let down hock. I preferred his overall balance and kept in profile on the move.
Wednesday 9th August 2023 United Retriever (CC) - Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)
2nd Veteran Dog
Nearly 9 years old very well put together dog, with good muscle tone, gentle masculine head, on clean aneck set into reasonable forequarters, correct through the body, well muscled rear, good legs and feet, sound mover, a little close behind., good coat & furnishings.
Sunday 6th August 2023 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mr Ray Strudwick (Burpham)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
8 year old of lovely type, pleasing head and expression, nice overall balance, straight front, short coupled, well ribbed, good feet, adequate quarters, still looking good on the move. BEST VETERAN
Saturday 5th August 2023 Paignton (CC) - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
2nd Veteran Dog
Rising nine years most worthy champion quality exhibit correct breed outline proportionate head with lovely mature alert expression very well angulated throughout white tip to tail held well on the move. Very sound and true in action in first class body condition for a veteran.
Friday 28th July 2023 Leeds (CC) - Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
A male of nearly 9 years of age who certainly does not look his age due to the supper fit condition that his owner has clearly kept him in together with fabulous presentation and handling.. Excellent overall breed type. The very best of heads with clean cheeks and well placed ears, dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck leading to correct layback and corresponding return of upper arm. Brisket of excellent depth and width. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Well bent moderate stifles on muscular hindquarters with evident second thigh. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly at all times. My pleasure to award him Best Veteran.
Friday 7th July 2023 East of England - Ms Penny Gowland (Remington)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
One I have judged before and today found him in absolute top muscular condition, a medium sized quality dog, with a good rich red double coat, typical wedge shaped head with almond shaped eye of dark amber, and blending with coat colour, strong well set neck into well laid shoulder, moderate and balanced angulation, he has straight front and tight round feet, well sprung rib with brisket reaching to elbow, level top line, and strong loin, carrying his top line on the move, moving powerfully with jaunty action, please to award him BD and BOB.
Saturday 3rd June 2023 Southern Counties Canine Association - Daniela Tranquada
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
8 years, I thought him to be eye-catching & very well made. Appeals in head, handsome, slight wedge shape, well set triangular ears, open nostrils, strong neck into well laid shoulders, masculine with good strength through the forearms, taut through the loin, in good muscle & coat condition, moved parallel with good strength & tail held well. Very close decision between him & his son for BD – youth had it today.
Friday 26th May 2023 Bath (CC) - Dr N Lemo
3rd Veteran Dog
Thursday 9th March 2023 Crufts (CC) - Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Reserve Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
I have judged him on several occasions and I think that today he looked better than ever. He has excellent overall balance and not overdone in any way. His head is clean cut with smooth cheeks and moderate stop. High set ears. Strong muscular neck leading to exemplary layback of shoulder and corresponding return and length of upper arm. Good depth of chest with correct length in ribcage. Level topline leading to powerful, well muscled hindquarters. Well defined second thigh with well bent stifles and hocks well let done. Excellent bone and good light feet. On the move he showed good reach and drive with his tail carried correctly above the level of the back. In gleaming coat and condition. A great credit to his owner who has kept him at the top of his game for many years now. RDCC and BV.
Saturday 21st January 2023 Manchester (CC) - Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)
VHC Veteran Dog
Friday 6th January 2023 Boston - Mrs Jan Andrews (Aftonmarsh)
2nd Open Dog
Another lovely dog I have done well before. Correct head and eye, excellent angulation, beautiful dark coloured coat and nicely marked. Great mover round the ring keeping a level outline.
Sunday 11th December 2022 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mr Nick Burchell (Tivalake)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
The first of two eye-catching brothers, have followed them throughout their career. An excellent type with real substance, love his balanced outline. A typical correct wedge-shaped head and almond shaped eyes. Moderately strong neck flowing into well laid-back shoulders. Sound angulation and a level top line standing and on the move. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, well-muscled throughout. A rich coat in excellent condition. Excellent ring presence moving out with confidence and good tail carriage.
Thursday 27th October 2022 Midland Counties - Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Love his profile and shape, Medium size, lovely skull shape, moderate stop, ears medium size and set high with, eyes almond shape, good pigmentation, flat cheeks, moderate length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, strong forelegs, well off for bone, tight feet, good forechest for age, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep & well sprung, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with good reach & drive, delighted to award him BV.
Friday 7th October 2022 South Wales Kennel Association - Mrs Yulia Titovets
2nd Open Dog
Somewhat lacking his usual presence in the ring and letting his son to take the limelight on the day. Still an outstanding example of the breed even when out of coat. Very well balanced with lovely typical head, strong level topline, in good overall condition. Pleasure to watch on the move.
Sunday 11th September 2022 Richmond - Mrs Julie Darby (Incadar)
Veteran Group 4 (Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja))
8 year old mature male and another one who I have previously awarded a CC to. I like his overall balance and construction and he really knows how to show himself off with confidence. He portrays the image of an active, intelligent and workmanlike dog who is totally at one with his handler. He is very sound on the move using the ring to his advantage.
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
7 year old dog in very good condition, appealing head with correct ear set, well laid shoulders, good strength of rear with excellent second thigh, tail correctly set on, his body condition and weight were spot on and he moved really well, was my BOB in 2017 but pleased to award him today RBD and BVIB, he later went Veteran Group 4, well done.
Sunday 4th September 2022 City of Birmingham - Ms Andrea Adshead (Afonbach)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Medium sized 7 year old handsome male of excellent quality, a little out of coat although still of correct texture and a rich red colour, he has a typical wedge shaped head, correct ears, and almond shaped eyes, of dark amber and blending with coat colour. A strong neck of medium length leading onto well laid shoulders. Holds a strong level topline stood and on the move. Shown in hard condition, with moderate and balanced angulation. He stands up well on tight round feet, ribs well sprung, brisket reaching to elbows and a nice compact shape in profile with short couplings, when moving fore and aft he was the best dog by far today. He was an eager showman, displaying good gaiting action and drive around the ring. His tail, carried gayly completing the picture of a Toller's jaunty action. I was honoured to award him BV, BD, & BOB and was pleased to watch him make the shortlist in a strong Gundog Group.
Sunday 14th August 2022 Bournemouth - Mr Steve Richardson (Carlequin)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog Or Bitch
No surprise to me that this eight year old, has his title. He just oozes breed type. Lovely head and expression his forelegs are so straight on super feet. Correct in neck and good angulation both front and rear. his body is so balanced with deep chest and rib well sprung and strong loins. Super coat and colour with well feathered tail. So close for Best Dog but just felt Open winner was a bit more on his toes when moving in the challenge. Res Best Dog.
Wednesday 10th August 2022 United Retriever (CC) - Mrs Carol Macleod (Camusmor)
3rd Veteran Dog
Sunday 7th August 2022 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Pat Butler-Holley (Shandwick)
1st Veteran Dog
Saturday 6th August 2022 Paignton (CC) - Mrs D Stewart-Ritchie
2nd Veteran Dog
Another who moves well and put down here in great condition with similar constructional attributes. Has a nice head and eye and well placed ears. Just not as compact as one. Moved well.
Sunday 24th July 2022 Leeds (CC) - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
Reserve Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
I have awarded this dog Best of Breed in the past and today he was pipped by his son. Great to see him again and still showing many of the youngsters how it is done. Lovely masculine head piece with typical alert expression and well set ears. Strong neck and good shoulders, not quite the forearm of Caife Americano. Super body proportions and in fabulous coat and condition. Quarters well made with a good bent to his stifles and good development of first and second thigh. Moved freely in a jaunty action around the ring. Pleasure to award him RCC.
Sunday 10th July 2022 East of England - Mrs Christine Morgan (Cwsscwn)
1st Veteran Dog
A grand chap, well made with plenty of bone and substance. Balanced head, well laid shoulders, good ribbing and well muscled behind. He moved very well in this class but when it came to best veteran I felt he was flagging a little.
1st AV Gundog/Utility Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie))
An old favourite of mine who has done well under me before and today he brought his A game. Classic head piece of correct shape and definition, lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck which led on to a super angulated front, shoulders well set and standing on good legs and neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung and loin muscular. Level in top line. Quarters well-made and muscled, stifles well bent. Very impressive action in profile and fore and aft. Correct tail carriage on the move. Coat good.
Sunday 12th June 2022 Three Counties - Miss Christine Powley (Danehaven)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Veteran Dog
Another cracking dog, who showed his socks off, pushed hard for BOB, could have swapped places another day, lovely specimen of the breed, correct head, well-muscled body, lovely coat and tail carriage. Just preferred outline of BOB on the move.
Thursday 2nd June 2022 Southern Counties Canine Association - Miss Caroline Hipkiss (Deltandamba)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Veteran Dog Or Bitch
Litter brother to one and another dark red and white boy of obvious merit, masculine wedge-shaped head with well set on ears and good eye shape but preferred his brother’s kinder expression and front, he has a medium neck set into well laid shoulders, nice depth to chest and well sprung ribs, moderate angles to rear, moved well with good drive and much showmanship. RBD.
2nd AV Gundog Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Kimmo Mustonen)
Very balanced veteran. Correct proportion. Typical head and expression. Very good body and angulation. Sound mover. Excellent coat.
Saturday 7th May 2022 Birmingham National (CC) - Mr Arne Foss (Norway)
1st Veteran Dog
7,5 years old, well constructed and the best for balance in this class, masculine, very nice expression, correct stop, nice depth of chest, pleasing topline and tail carriage, moved well going around, lovely temp and presentation.
Saturday 19th March 2022 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
3rd Veteran Dog
Sunday 13th March 2022 Crufts (CC) - Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Reserve Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Wow what a start to the day, A dog I've previously given the ticket too, didn't disappoint today, loved his type, classic head shape, almond shaped eye, clean head and correct length to neck, good shoulders and deep, well sprung rib, straight legs and good slightly sloping pasterns, clean level top line and strong in loin, well muscled behind and correct quarters, loved his free flowing movement and accurate foot fall, pushed hard for top honour, but on the day could only give him the RCC and Best Veteran.
Friday 21st January 2022 Manchester (CC) - Mr Chris Atkinson (Segantii)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
Pleased to award him the CC and BOB. Very much the make and shape I was hoping for. Excellent profile. Toller all through. Lovely forehand giving the foreward reach required, clean headpiece, great expression, faultless action, very typical of the breed. A pleasure to handle.
Friday 7th January 2022 Boston
Reserve Best AVNSC Dog (Judge: Mr William Orzel (Braxton))
2nd AVNSC Open Dog (Judge: Mr William Orzel (Braxton))
Another quality example of the breed, all the same construction comments as first, but was heavier over shoulders than first.
Res AV Gundog Veteran Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr William Orzel (Braxton))
Saturday 11th December 2021 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)
Best Veteran
1st Veteran Dog
A male of 7 years of age who is a true credit to both the breed and his owner. He demonstrates correct breed type all through. Clean-cut skull, well placed ears, dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck leading to correct layback and corresponding return of upper arm. Chest of good depth and width. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Well bent stifles on muscular hindquarters. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly. Best Veteran.
Wednesday 13th October 2021 Gundog Society of Wales - Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Mature and stately looking dog who is coming up 7 years of age, and being like a fine wine looks fabulous on it! He has such a regal bearing, portraying power and strength yet agile and nimble. His silhouette when stacked is eyecatching for his balance and proportions. He is typical in outline and sound in his construction. Handsome masculine head, with an alert expression, strong neck, lovely depth which is carried well back, strong and level topline. He stands on well boned limbs and tight feet. Harmonious in his angulation fore and aft. Moves with a spring in his step whilst holding his outline. In super coat and condition – BD & BOB
Monday 4th October 2021 Border Union
3rd AVNSC Open Dog
Sunday 3rd October 2021 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Fully mature male and a true showman, super wedge shaped head, lovely almond eye and correctly placed and shaped ear. Straight forelegs, good bone, tight, round feet. Well made through the neck into well laid shoulders and a decent return of upper arm, good depth of chest and ribs level topline and well developed muscled hindquarters. Very smart on the move with the correct tail carriage. Presented in excellent coat with correct texture and in tip top condition. Could not deny him the CC and BOB and pleased to see him shortlisted in the group.
Friday 27th August 2021 Driffield - Mrs Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Loved this dog for his overall shape and balance. Classic masculine head, correct length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders with corresponding length of upper arm, straight front leading to tight round feet, deep chested well sprung ribs, short in loin, level topline, stifles well bent, well muscled rear end, moved with purpose and drive. BD & BOB and thrilled to see later that he was shortlisted in a very strong Gundog Group.
Saturday 14th August 2021 Bournemouth - Ms Andrea Adshead (Afonbach)
1st Open Dog
Such a well proportioned dog, strong muscle tone, true balance, short hocks, jaunty mover, true action going away and coming to, holds a strong level topline. He has excellent spring of ribs, very close to top honours, just lacked a little drive in the challenge.
2nd Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Sue Bird)
Saturday 7th August 2021 Paignton (CC) - Mr David Hutchison (Waverton)
VHC Eukanuba Champion Stakes Gundog/Terrier Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr E Patterson)
Wednesday 4th August 2021 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Keith Young (Pyngold)
2nd Open Dog
Another quality dog presented in good condition in profuse coat. Very balanced outline with a nice head and eye. Straight front with good depth of chest. Muscular neck with correct topline and strong quarters. Moved very well in this class but lacked the same enthusiasm in the challenge.
Sunday 1st August 2021 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Rachel Bradley (Ruddyduck)
Res Open Dog
Saturday 10th July 2021 East of England - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A dog I have judged before and he looked super today. Masculine without being overdone. Well proportioned lightly wedge shaped head with an appealing expression. Well placed ears which were used to advantage. Strong neck leading to well placed shoulder and a good return of forearm. Body proportions appeal and in super condition. Good bend to the stifle with developed second thigh. His profile movement is typical being jaunty and accurate as he goes around the ring. In super coat and condition. Pleased to award him BD and BOB.
Saturday 26th June 2021 Southern Counties Canine Association - Sigurd Wilberg
2nd Open Dog
Conaire is a top quality dog which was pushing Junior Cowboy hard. Despite all his good points, I thought he was a bit on the heavy side which made me place him second.
Friday 6th March 2020 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
Res Open Dog
Sunday 19th January 2020 Manchester (CC) - Dr Annukka Paloheimo (Finland)
2nd Open Dog
Top quality, very sound, red dog with good proportions, correct head, front could be tighter, exc rear, steady mover.
Friday 10th January 2020 Boston
3rd AVNSC Open Dog (Judge: Terry Pearson)
Saturday 14th December 2019 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mrs Michaela Edridge (Tilita)
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Super masculine boy, excellent conformation, lovely outline maintained on the move, executed with power and drive. A well proportioned head completed the picture. A great dog. Happy to award him the CC.
Saturday 9th November 2019 Gundog Breeds of Scotland - Mr Rui Oliveira (Portugal)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Top class dog, full of quality, lovely head, excellent ribcage, beautiful silhouette, excellent front and quarters, excellent topline, nicely marked, perfect movement. BOB.
Friday 25th October 2019 Midland Counties - Ann Ingram
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A tough class with tight decisions. Winner scored with his overall balance and nice easy movement with correct head carriage and using his tail well. Great coat and colour. Very nice head with good proportions tapering nicely from skull to muzzle, almond shaped eyes, good mouth and well developed nostrils. Strong neck, well sprung ribs, compact body, strong hindquarters, which he uses so well on the move. Best Dog.
Wednesday 16th October 2019 Gundog Society of Wales - Miss Roxanne McDonald (Roanjora)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Fully mature moderate dog and a true showman throughout the class and challenges. Broad head, wedge shaped slightly shorter muzzle. High ear set above his almond eyes. Straight legs with tight, round feet. Level topline, good depth of chest and ribs well sprung. Good rear with stifles well bent. Moved well in profile with typical breed type. Pleased to award him Best of Breed.
3rd AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja))
Sunday 8th September 2019 Richmond - M A E Persson (Sweden)
2nd Open Dog
I really liked this dogs proportions but he still needs to mature in ribcage and not the front of first.
Sunday 1st September 2019 City of Birmingham - Ms C Paine (Australia)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Correct in type, structure and balance. Height to length of leg and length of body balanced and correct, firm topline, well ribbed, strong and muscled in excellent condition. Correct wedge shaped head, flat cheeks, tapered muzzle, correct ears and eyes. Well angulated, permitting ground covering, jaunty movement. Luxurious coat and tail. Best Dog, BEST OF BREED.
Sunday 18th August 2019 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Sally Parr (Kymin)
Reserve Dog CC
2nd Open Dog
Close to 1, smaller package. Correct angles and rear. Did not have the drive of winner on the day. RCC.
Sunday 11th August 2019 Bournemouth - Miss Caroline Hipkiss (Deltandamba)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
This dog really stands out with his deep red coat, happy disposition and ever wagging tail. Good head proportions with large well set ears; though would prefer a softer expression. Shorter in neck, good over the shoulders and well sprung ribs. Short in back and pleasing rear angles. Looks good in profile on the move but preferred the head carriage and front movement of 1. Reserve Best Dog.
1st Our Dogs & Birdbrook Open Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus))
VHC Eukanuba Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus))
Wednesday 7th August 2019 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
2nd Open Dog
Just a fraction longer than 1 and not quite the front action. He has a masc head. Could have just a bit more muzzle. Lengthy neck. Chest to elbow. Holds a better topline than 3. Moderate rear with low hocks.
Sunday 4th August 2019 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Sarah Sevastopulo (Oldholbans)
Reserve Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Utterly gorgeous all over. Loved everything about him. So well made, in fabulous coat and moved like a dream to win this class. In the final run off for the CC just preferred the topline of winner stood and on the move.
Saturday 3rd August 2019 Paignton (CC) - Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
4 yrs, lovely type with coat and colour and tail of the breed. Very good head and eye, short coupled with enough rib, scored in her excellent rear angulation, has good upper arm but could be slightly cleaner in elbow on the move but a good winner of CC and BOB.
Res AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs G J Lilley)
Sunday 28th July 2019 Leeds (CC) - Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Very impressive and so much a breed type male. I loved his outline and compact build and balance. Holds himself well on the stance covering the ground well. Stunning correctly built head with rounded skull, high set dropped triangular ears used well to advantage, dark almond shaped eyes with lovely expression, clean cheeks, correct dentition. Proud head carriage on moderate neck strongly muscled, clean throat with some furnishings. Firm level backline to his well set and carried feathered tail with nice tip. Good front with depth to chest, well sprung ribs well back into short loin. Presented in clean, conditioned flat rich red jacket with lovely feathering. Muscular hindquarters, well turned stifle and short hocks. Lovely balanced legs well boned and tight round padded feet. Moves out so well with good side stride and sound back and forth, carries tail up with good carriage.
Saturday 29th June 2019 Windsor (CC) - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
3rd Open Dog
Four years eight months, he completed a trio of wonderful dogs of which the breed can be truly proud and which hopefully will encourage quality in depth to flourish in Tollers in the UK. Dark red colour coat lying well and pleasing texture in good bloom with white feet and tail tipped a distinct kennel type from the winners but his qualities complemented those above him in all respects, just would have liked a tad more strength in his muzzle if being personally particular and both the winners had slightly superior muscle tone finish in their hindquarters in my view being similarly constructed as brothers. A dog I have always admired and I am confident the breed will inherit so much of value from him as a sire three beautifully dogs who could all change places on another day.
VHC The Leonard Pagliero Memorial Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch
Sunday 9th June 2019 Three Counties - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Super head piece with a lovely dark eye on this chap. Well made through the neck which led on to a well-angulated front, shoulders well set, a decent return of upper arm. Standing on good legs and neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung and loin muscular, level in top line. Quarters well-made and muscled, stifles well bent. Smart on the move with the correct tail carriage. Coat good with correct texture in top condition. Pleased to see him again Best Dog.
Friday 24th May 2019 Bath (CC) - Mr Frank Whyte (Kazval)
VHC Open Dog
Friday 17th May 2019 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews (Drakesleat)
1st Open Dog
Good mover in profile, covering the ground with ease. I liked his size and lovely head, ok in front and shoulder lay, but he does pin-in a trifle, super topline and tail set, nicely boned with tidy working feet, excellent coat, moved close going away.
Res AV Gundog/Hound Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Meg Purnell-Carpenter)
Sunday 12th May 2019 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Brenda Smith (Dallyvista)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
A really lovely boy, super outline, in hard condition, well presented, moved well with drive and style. DCC and BOB.
Friday 26th April 2019 WELKS - Mrs Kathy Gorman (Walgoreg)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Another lovely type, just preferred head of 1. Nicely balanced throughout. Excellent depth of chest, bend of stifle & well let down hocks. Nice bone & coat. Moved well & typically.
VHC AV Gundog/Toy Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Joe Smith)
Res AV Gundog/Toy Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw)
Sunday 24th March 2019 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Carole Coode (Warringah)
Res Open Dog
Thursday 7th March 2019 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Elaine Whitehill (Brizewood/Trevargh)
3rd Open Dog
Litter brother to 2 & 3 in previous class. Nice head and eye. Good reach of neck and depth to chest. Well muscled quarters & stood on tight feet. Would prefer more body. Moved OK – felt he wasn't at his best today.
Saturday 19th January 2019 Manchester (CC) - Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)
1st Open Dog
Top quality dog who is a very worthy title holder. Good head with clean cheeks and moderate stop. Correct length of neck. Well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest. Well ribbed back leading to short loin and well made hindquarters. In excellent coat and condition. Moved well at one with his handler. In the challenge he just seemed to lack his earlier enthusiasm and didn't move with the same drive and sadly had to pay the price.
Res Eukanuba Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower))
Friday 4th January 2019 Boston
VHC AVNSC Open Dog (Judge: Mrs Jane Howarth)
3rd AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja))
Sunday 16th December 2018 Ladies Kennel Association (CC) - Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Lovely class, loved this dog the moment I saw him enter, although on the darker side everything about him screams Toller, fabulous head and best of expressions, good neck of correct length and best of fronts, deep well sprung ribs and level top line, strong loin and well muscled quarters, in best of coats, came alive on the move, super foot placement showing reach and drive, a pleasure to award him the CC and eventually BOB.
Wednesday 31st October 2018 Gundog Society of Wales - Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A quality dog who stood out to win BOB and shortlisted in the Group. Moved so freely with a lovely open gait. In super hard condition. Good spring of rib with a depth of brisket to the elbow. Correct front construction. Well let down behind with correct angulation. Masculine head and expression with a moderate stop. Nice size ear and set.
Thursday 25th October 2018 Midland Counties (CC) - Mr Moray Armstrong (Bitcon)
3rd Open Dog
Sunday 9th September 2018 Richmond - Mrs Marina Scott (Belsmard)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Have judged this quality male before and his results since then speak for himself as he screams Toller, makes a balanced profile picture, is compact, a good size and has the correct front and rear angulation to cover the ground in typical jaunty fashion. His head is also balanced and masculine with good back skull, medium stop, tapering muzzle and almond shaped eyes which gave an alert and friendly expression, ears of triangular shape and set high on the head, lips were tight fitting, strong and good length of neck leading into laid back shoulders, moderate bone, good width of front with ample forechest, ribs were well sprung and with level topline and strong in the loin, one of the most muscled up dogs of the day, he uses his strong quarters to power round the ring, stands on compact round and well knuckled feet, tail long with an attractive white tip and set on high and carried high with an upward curve. Best dog and Best of Breed.
Sunday 2nd September 2018 City of Birmingham - Mrs Vivien Phillips (Debucher)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
I loved the outline and size of this dog as he entered the ring and he did not disappoint. I believe I judged him as a puppy and liked him then. He has a very good head and eye. Correct ears. Strong neck and front assembly. Tight feet. Well let down and ribbed. Firm topline stacked and on the move. Very good drive and shows off as he goes round the ring. He has a super tail with excellent carriage. Best dog and BOB.
Res AV Gundog/Utility Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr C Gillanders)
Sunday 19th August 2018 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Gave him BP & BD the last time I judged the breed and he has definitely fulfilled that early promise. Very well made throughout, typical in outlook with that confident and alert appearance. Pleasing head, well set ears and the best of expression. Excellent front standing on good legs and feet. Firm body, strong muscular loin, excellent width of quarters with a good bend of stifle. Soundest of movers, CC & BOB.
Saturday 11th August 2018 Bournemouth - Mrs Ingrid Burt
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Another quality dog slightly smaller than one, lovely head & good angles all round, not the coat of one, moved well. Res BD.
2nd AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr T Johnston)
Res Eukanuba Champion Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Mark Cocozza)
Wednesday 8th August 2018 United Retriever (CC) - Mr Chris Bexon (Oldfield)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
This pleasing coloured male stands out for type, size and of excellent height to length proportions. He has a good breed specific outline. On the move he is spirited, sound and undeviating in delivering good side gait, he just flows. Style with precision. I think his head is good proportionally, well-shaped, slightly wedged, with moderate stop, good ear shape and decent muzzle length and shape, dark eyes and clean cheeks. He has a good length of neck, into well laid shoulders, a strong level topline and correct tail set and plume carried correctly. He has a pleasing body shape and deep brisket. Shown in tip top condition, good coat and markings. Dog CC and BOB.
Saturday 4th August 2018 Paignton (CC) - Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
VHC Open Dog
Res AV Gundog/Terrier Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Ken Sinclair)
Saturday 28th July 2018 Leeds - Mr Ray McDonald (Roanjora)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A 3yr old I have done well in the past and today he did not disappoint. Correct for size and shape. Super head, excellent forehand with correct shoulders, neck and fore chest. Good depth and spring of rib. Level topline and correct tail set & carriage. A super true mover with correct reach and drive and the only one showing the required 'jaunty' movement. BD & BOB.
Saturday 7th July 2018 East of England - Mrs Jinty Gill-Davies (Rosecourt)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Stood out for make, shape, breed type and outline. Masculine, well proportioned head, strong jaws. Good to set eye and ear. Excellent head carriage, neck and forehand construction. Scored in construction of ribcage, loin and hindquarters. Excellent coat texture. Sound, free mover with correct outline in profile. BD, BOB.
3rd AV Gundog/Utility Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Kevan Berry)
Sunday 1st July 2018 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Yvonne Burchell (Tivalake)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Litter brother to 1 and 2 in Limit. Such an eye catching boy who never fails to grab attention. Broad skull with good eye shape and colour. Correct ear set and size. Strong neck in to well laid back shoulders. Stands on the best straight front with arched and very neat round feet. Good amount of bone. Has the angulation front and rear, but doesn’t always put his back legs in the correct place to show it off. Is deep through the chest and strong in loin. A classy dog who is just in his prime. He moved with a jaunty attitude and worked hard to beat his brother to the CC.
Saturday 23rd June 2018 Blackpool - Mr Gordon Hayburn (Canada)
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
3yo male towards the darker end of the colour spectrum for the breed but still correct. Pleasing head, correct lay of shoulder, level topline and sound rear end. He moved around on great legs and feet and was pleasing to watch. Not surprised to find he is a Sh.Ch. and it is crown he wears with ease. Made the BOB decision hard but in the end just lost out to the top quality bitch. He was a very worthy BD
Sunday 10th June 2018 Three Counties - Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
A dog I am very familiar with, I have judged him on a number of occasions and he always impresses. He was my BOB last time I judged and RBD on the occasion before that, so pleased to see him here again today. Not with his normal handler but easy to recognise with his quality. Classic head piece, lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck which led on to a super angulated front, shoulders well set and standing on good legs and neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung and loin muscular. Level in top line. Quarters well-made and muscled, stifles well bent. One of the best movers of the day, very impressive action in profile. Correct tail carriage on the move. Coat good with correct texture. He was winning the class up until the final run off but was untidy in front as he came towards me and this gave the edge to the first who it transpires is his litter brother.
2nd Wim Clay Special Memorial Open Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Jinty Gill-Davies (Rosecourt))
Saturday 26th May 2018 Bath - Mr Keith Groom (Grunjagen)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A vert smart exhibit. Loved his head, wedge shaped with alert kind expression. Neck good leading to well-formed shoulders. Body deep with well sprung rib. Firm level topline. Muscular rear with good angulation. Correct bone for frame. Tight feet. Super coat of good texture. Movement was sound and true with drive, stood presented a most pleasing picture of balance. Best Dog and Best of Breed. Well done.
Sunday 20th May 2018 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Colin Mackay (Woodglade)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
A dog with balance and soundness. Loved the expression. Clean over the shoulder he has the depth and strength all through. Strong over loin and quarters. Moves very sound. CC, BOB
Saturday 12th May 2018 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Ann Moss (Ewtor)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
Lovely head and eye, good front, layback and depth of rib, good length of back, well let down behind good movement. DCC and BOB
Sunday 29th April 2018 WELKS - Mrs Sally Parr (Kymin)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
I judged this dog as a rangy puppy, and he is now a stunner. Attractive, well presented, rich coat with undercoat. Lovely head, eye, ears, good neck length, correct front, rear and topline. Moved with drive. BOB
3rd AV Gundog/Toy Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Ms Doreen Smillie-Gray (Oakberrow))
Sunday 25th March 2018 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mr Mick Howes (Medogold)
Reserve Best In Show
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
This sound and balanced dog is full of quality. He has the best of heads with correct ear placement and shape. His eyes are of correct almond shape with colour matching that of his coat. He has a good neck into well laid shoulder, correct straight front with slightly sloping pastern. There is plenty of fore chest, well sprung rib with good depth of brisket. He has a good topline with well set tail. His rear angulation was good with well defined turn of stifle and short from hock to heel. Shown in lovely full coat and condition. On the move he floated. He was sound, positive & true, keeping his topline, covering the ground well and carrying his tail correctly using it to his advantage. Pleased to award Dog CC.
Sunday 11th March 2018 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Brenda Hutchison (Waverton)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Open Dog
My star of the day - a medium-sized dog coming to his best. I awarded him Best Puppy in Show at URC nearly 3 years ago, and he has fulfilled his early promise. Typical all male head with an alert expression. Nice balance and flowing lines. Good topline and carried his tail well. Correct forechest and angulation. Moved soundly and showed well. Pleased to award him CC, and BOB over a very nice bitch.
Sunday 21st January 2018 Manchester - Sjoerd Jobse
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Very harmonic male with nice masculine head and expression, correct ears, good neck flowing into a solid topline, lovely front assembly, excellent body and substance, strong hindquarters, powerful bone, easy mover with great style and attitude and excellent tail carriage, wonderful coat and condition, quite dark in colour, just want him an inch bigger although nothing that really bothered me as I had no doubt awarding him RBD.
Thursday 4th January 2018 Boston
3rd AVNSC Open Dog (Judge: Mrs Christine Morgan (Cwsscwn))
2nd AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Harry Nelson)
Sunday 10th December 2017 Ladies Kennel Association - Mr Chris Atkinson (Segantii)
2nd Open Dog
Excellent muscle tone, balanced headpiece he is well bodied up has strength of loin moved on a good side gait.
VHC AV Gundog/Hound Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr David Roberts)
Saturday 18th November 2017 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Mr Richard Bott (Quensha)
2nd Open Dog
Another very smart dog here. Classic head piece with a lovely dark eye, just a tad cheeky. Well made through the neck which led on to a well angulated front, shoulders well set, a decent return of upper arm. Standing on good legs and neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung and loin muscular, level in top line. Quarters well-made and muscled, stifles well bent. Smart on the move just a shade close behind. Correct tail carriage on the move. Coat good with correct texture in top condition.
Sunday 29th October 2017 Midland Counties - Miss Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Another quality male, wedge shaped head, his stop was a little deeper set and his ear carriage a little heavier than the winner, lovely expression, strong neck leading into well placed shoulders, well boned limbs and oval feet, well sprung ribs, very good angulation behind, correct topline, moved soundly, just needs the overall maturity that comes with time. RBD.
Wednesday 11th October 2017 Gundog Society of Wales - Mrs D Stewart-Ritchie
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Another from the top drawer but of a different type. Again very nice head shape and correct ear set, length and shape. Good length of neck leading into super shoulder construction. Deep in chest, well ribbed back to muscular loin. Wide in hindquarters and standing over a good amount of ground. Presented in rock hard condition and in full coat. Handled so well and in total harmony with his handler.
Friday 29th September 2017 Driffield - Mrs Julie Darby
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Balanced, wedge shaped head with good eye colour, correct shaped and placed ears, shoulder placement excellent with tight elbows, well set under body, deep chest, strong topline and correctly carried, well feathered tail, well muscled rear giving strong fluid movement, finished off with great coat and condition and well handled. Stood out for me today. Pleased to award BD and BOB.
Sunday 10th September 2017 Richmond - Mrs Penny Williams (Bournehouse)
Res Open Dog
Sunday 3rd September 2017 City of Birmingham - Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Really liked this 2 year old male he is so full of breed type, in excellent coat and condition, balanced in outline, super masculine head with almond shape eye and alert expression, well set and carried ears which he uses at all times, excellent quarters fore and aft, strong topline and well set tail, good bone, straight forelegs round tight feet. Excellent moving dog with super head carriage and plenty of reach and strong rear drive. Pleased to hear he just recently gained his crown. CC & BOB.
Sunday 20th August 2017 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Pam Blay (Stablaheim)
2nd Limit Dog
Nice male who moved well really using his forequarters to advantage, excellent head & expression, good neck & shoulders, strong topline, well boned legs & feet, this was a strong class & he showed well to win his place for he was balanced with excellent body proportions.
Monday 14th August 2017 Bournemouth - Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
I last judged this boy as a youngster at East of England when he won RBD, and was thrilled to see him here today. Now rising three he has the maturity and finish that he lacked on that previous occasion. Classic head piece with a lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck which led on to a well angulated front, shoulders well set and standing on good legs and neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung and loin muscular, level in top line. Quarters well-made and muscled, stifles well bent. One of the best movers of the day, very impressive action in profile. Correct tail carriage on the move. Coat good with correct texture. I really liked this chap and was delighted to award him Best Dog and Best of Breed. I understand that he has recently gained his title, many congratulation it is totally deserved in my opinion.
Wednesday 9th August 2017 United Retriever - Miss Sky Westwood (Eusanit)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Nice sized dog moving with good foot fall both to and away. In good coat. Level top line kept on move well-muscled. Pleasing expression. good ear set. BOB.
Sunday 6th August 2017 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mr David Hutchison (Waverton)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Limit Dog
Lovely clean cut wedge shaped head with an appealing expression, ears were carried correctly and of the right size, good clean neck, neckline flowing into well laid shoulders, well angulated front and rear, dead straight front with feet to die for, coat was in good condition, this dog was a pleasure to watch on the move. Nothing was overdone. Pleased to award him the CC which I was later told was his third and later to award him BOB.
VHC AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Kathy Gorman (Walgoreg))
Saturday 5th August 2017 Paignton - Mrs Rachel Bradley (Ruddyduck)
VHC Open Dog
3rd AV Gundog/Terrier Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr A Stewart)
Friday 7th July 2017 East of England - Mr Graham Lambert (Cheseridge)
Reserve Best Dog
2nd Open Dog
Res BD & Res BOB.
Thursday 29th June 2017 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Aidine Howes (Medogold)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Limit Dog
A pleasure to award this D BOB & DCC he is striking in outline has a lovely head eye and ear set he carried himself around the ring on good feet with strong bone & high tail carriage he has an open gait driven off of strong quarters in body he has fore chest depth to brisket good spring to rib and moderate coupling I understand this was his 2nd ticket I wish him well & will look forward to seeing him hopefully gain his title in the future.
Res KC AV Sponsored Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Stephen Bardwell)
Saturday 24th June 2017 Blackpool - Mrs Julia Iles Hebbert (Glenessa)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Well balanced, well muscled and firm overall. Presented in good fettle. Lovely wedge shaped head, expression keen and alert. Neck sitting comfortably in well laid shoulder. Body well ribbed and deep. Back level and short, tail coming straight off croup. Loin and quarters strong. Busy and attentive, he moved soundly and with such drive making a complete picture of this lovely breed in motion. BD and BOB.
2nd AV Gundog/Hound Open Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus))
Sunday 11th June 2017 Three Counties - Mr Nick Burchell (Tivalake)
2nd Open Dog
Litter brother to one and has much the same qualities but I found him less mature at present. Friendly expression but preferred the head proportions of 1. Balanced outline, showing lovely bone and strong topline, both standing and moving. Coat of dark red in good condition. Good muscle throughout, well angulated rear with parallel pasterns, moved well. A strong contender.
Saturday 27th May 2017 Bath - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Quality 2˝ year dog I have had the pleasure of judging previously, developed into a fine example of the breed, full of true breed type, correct outline, lovely coat & well flagged tail. Strong masculine head not quite so well balanced here as the best dogs' but with delightful expression, dark eye colour, eyes correctly shaped & well set. Very sound on the move with jaunty gait & real reach in front & propelling drive from the rear. Still young & with a very bright future ahead. RBD
1st AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel))
Saturday 20th May 2017 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
2nd Limit Dog
Eyecatching dog who is in super condition. Very good, masculine head. Feet OK. Level in topline with a well ribbed body. Well made rear. Accurate on move with a good stride.
Friday 5th May 2017 Birmingham National (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
Res Limit Dog
2nd AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia))
Saturday 29th April 2017 WELKS - Mrs Di Arrowsmith (Fleetapple)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
A grand dog of type and balance. He excelled in head, eye and leathers, front and feet, good spring of rib, strong in loin and croup, correct set on tail, balanced fore and rear angulation, very positive and sound on the move. So pleased to give him the top spot.
Sunday 19th March 2017 NSDTR Club of UK Championship Show (CC) - Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
2nd Limit Dog
Another who stood out in the class for type and balance this very compact powerful and muscled dog. Clean shaped wedged masculine head, alert expression from dark eyes, well used and set on ears. Clean neck flowing into well laid shoulders short strong broad back high set on carried and waving tail, over a body well ribbed with substance and depth, good shoulder angles would like more return to upper arm angulation, has depth to brisket and body, nice body ribs and tuck, super textured and presented rich red jacket with tips. Muscular quarters could really cover the ground and was very sound both ends.
Saturday 11th March 2017 Crufts (CC) - Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus)
1st Limit Dog
Impressive in type, balance & shape, good over the outline with a typical head, he has the neck, strong body & muscular rearquarters, he moves with purpose & an active tail taking him to win the class, a well handled & conditioned dog, considered in the challenge.
Sunday 22nd January 2017 Manchester - Mr Keith Young (Pyngold)
3rd Open Dog
Thursday 5th January 2017 Boston
1st AVNSC Open Dog (Judge: Mr Ian Sexton)
A 2 year old showing a typical and balanced outline for the breed, balanced and in proportion, strong head planes, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition. A medium length strong neck, well laid shoulder blades, chest reaching to his elbows, ribs well sprung, short level back and nicely angulated rear quarters with the corrct bend of stifle, coat well presented in good condition. He moved typically for the breed, with good reach in front and drive from behind in profile.
Sunday 11th December 2016 Ladies Kennel Association - Mr Malcolm Smith (Dallyvista)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Really well balanced dog with good angulation throughout. Masculine wedge head with correct planes. Good spring of rib, level topline, strong loin & nicely turned stifle. He has a good tailset & carries it correctly on the move. Another one with correct markings. His movement is superb & he has developed into a real mature dog fit for function. BD & BOB.
Sunday 20th November 2016 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Miss Deborah Anstead (Riverwatcher)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
RBD The final of the brothers that made my line up for Best Dog. Lovely young male with a deep rich red gleaming coat. Good wedge shape to his head with correct set ears and a moderate stop. Excellent angulation throughout and good depth to brisket. Lovely topline held whilst stationary and on the move. Excellent presentation and moved well. Lost out to his brother for BD who was just that bit more mature at this stage.
Wednesday 12th October 2016 Gundog Society of Wales - Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Very smart young male all of a piece. Decent head & expression, excellent front assembly & balanced hindquarters. In excellent condition, he moved out with purpose & style. Liked him. RBD.
Friday 7th October 2016 South Wales Kennel Association - Mrs Jinty Gill-Davies (Rosecourt)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Masculine head. Good skull, muzzle & jaws. Broad nose, attentive eye & expression, correct ears. Excellent head carriage, neck & lay of shoulder. Good upper arm, legs & feet. Well made all through with robust body & ribs, strong couplings & loin. Correct turn of hindquarters & tail carriage. Sound, free mover with excellent light, well co-ordinated gait in profile. Scored in type & outline. BD & BOB.
Sunday 11th September 2016 Richmond - Mr Gordon Haran (Magregor)
2nd Open Dog
Again a typical outline, could not match first on body and condition and was not as active on the move.
Sunday 4th September 2016 City of Birmingham - Mrs Judy Harrington (USA)
3rd Open Dog
1st Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog
Correct breed type, good coming and going and holds topline well, would like a bit less body length.
Sunday 21st August 2016 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mr Jonathan Daltrey (Bananadance)
1st Limit Dog
Another class of compromise here. I felt that this dog was by far the best in outline on the stack. His head is again perhaps not the most typical head for me, but saying that it is balanced & is masculine. He shows some extension in profile, however, I would definitely like to see a better spring of rib, more body & here, once again, was another example of less than ideal rear action.
Wednesday 17th August 2016 United Retriever - Mrs Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
2nd Limit Dog
Another quality exhibit of excellent breed type, at not quite 2 years this young man is maturing very nicely, a little stronger in the head than winner, he has expressive eyes, well set ears, straight well boned forelegs, tight feet, strong muscled neck, good angulation fore & aft, good body proportions, strong level topline, very well muscled hindquarters with developed 2nd thigh, moved very well with power & stamina, just lost out on maturity.
Sunday 14th August 2016 Bournemouth - Mrs Pat Butler-Holley (Shandwick)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Limit Dog
Medium size dog, powerful & well toned & tip top condition. Good overall balance, good neck & well angulated shoulders. Holds topline well on the move. Pleased to award him RBD. At only 21 months I wish him all the best for the future.
3rd Bannerdown Special Beginners Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Howard Ogden)
Sunday 7th August 2016 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Carol Coode (Warringah)
1st Post Graduate Dog
21 months, loved his balance outline, most pleasing masculine head, excellent angles to fore & rearquarters, well made through the ribs, strong loin & topline, good tailset. Well turned stifle, with good low hocks, a really sound mover, made good use of his tail, 1 just had the edge on rear movement over 2.
1st Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog
Saturday 6th August 2016 Paignton - Miss Sky Westwood (Eusanit)
2nd Open Dog
Darker in colour to winner, good overall shape, pleasing expression. Moved ok.
Sunday 10th July 2016 East of England - Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Open Dog
Challenging class that was headed by this young man. Only 20 months & lacking a little bit of maturity here but his quality stood out. Classic head piece of correct shape & definition, lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck which led on to a super angulated front, shoulders well set & standing on good legs & neat feet. Good depth to the body, ribs well sprung & loin muscular. Level in topline. Quarters well made & muscled, stifles well bent. One of the best movers of the day, very impressive action in profile & fore & aft. Correct tail carriage on the move. Coat good with correct texture. I really liked this chap & he pushed the veteran winner hard for top honours. I think with a little maturity he could go far. RBD.
Friday 1st July 2016 Windsor (CC) - Mrs Christine McDonald (Northey)
Best Of Breed
Dog CC
1st Yearling Dog
I liked his type, proportions and outline. He was fully clothed with dense undercoat and water resistant top coat. Good angulation fore and aft, good spring of ribs carried well back to a firm loin and crop. Level topline. Strong bone yet light on his feet and jaunty on the move. In great condition, fit, well muscled and shown to advantage CC and BOB.
Thursday 9th June 2016 Three Counties - Mr Ray McDonald (Roanjora)
Best Dog
1st Post Graduate Dog
So much has been said & written about this young man & after judging him I can see why. Stood out in this class. Excels in many areas. Lovely head & neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest with forechest, well ribbed back to a short loin, lovely rear angles, correct tailset & carried well. True on the move coming & going with correct jaunty gait. Had to work hard in the challenge against the open winner but just had the edge on the move. BD
Saturday 28th May 2016 Bath - Mrs Rachel Barney (Verrami)
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
1st Post Graduate Dog
Clean wedge shaped head, strong neck into well laid forequarters, deep chest with well sprung ribs, well made rear & moved out with lovely flowing lines. BD & BOB.
Saturday 21st May 2016 Scottish Kennel Club (CC) - Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)
1st Post Graduate Dog
Masculine head of good shape. Well placed shoulder in a deep well ribbed and proportioned body with good quarters. Moved soundly holding a firm outline. Covered the ground with reach & drive.
Thursday 5th May 2016 Birmingham National (CC) - Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
1st Post Graduate Dog
18 months, lovely proportions & balance, full of breed type. Excellent ribcage & good bone, correct croup. Could be a little tighter in front but scored in rib & chest in a close decision.
Friday 22nd April 2016 WELKS - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Reserve Best Dog
1st Junior Dog
A very smart & nicely maturing 17 month old dark coloured & fully coated quality youngster I have had the pleasure of judging previously & continues to alter & develop along desirable breed lines. Sturdy & upstanding, tight together, nice for size, well balanced & angulated throughout with impressive flag tail & white tip. Balanced head, well proportioned & shaped with dark eyes & intelligent expression, planes correct & ears well set & carried, refined yet masculine head. Excellent straight & well bone front, firm white feet & blending pads, well coloured to coat, good depth of brisket for his age, well sprung ribcage, correct topline, firm across the loins & in pleasing body condition. Impressive hindquarter muscling for his age, with powerful second thighs promoting strong, positive rear movement combined with accurate & purposeful front reach in a typical breed style, carrying his head, topline & flag tail well. Coat with pleasing length, density & correct texture. Most promising & a worthy RBD with a lovely nature.
Res Junior Dog
Friday 11th March 2016 Crufts (CC) - Mrs Brenda Smith (Dallyvista)
1st Junior Dog
A really nice class & all from the same litter. Displays a lovely outline, good head, eye & expression. Topline good & correct markings, moved really well with good tail carriage.
Sunday 17th January 2016 Manchester - Mr Henric Fryckstrand (Sweden)
2nd Junior Dog
Nice youngster with many good points, overall very pleasing with a lovely head & expression, good fore & aft, good substance & a true mover, in good coat, too proud of his tail today.
Sunday 13th December 2015 Ladies Kennel Association - Mrs Rachel Bradley (Ruddyduck)
3rd Junior Dog
3rd LKA Junior Stakes Dog (Judge: Mrs Vivien Phillips (Debucher))
2nd LKA Special Beginners Stakes Dog (Judge: Mr Hans Van Den Berg (Netherlands))
Saturday 21st November 2015 NSDTR Club of UK Open Show - Dr Ron James (Jasmorne)
3rd Junior Dog
2nd Graduate Dog
Pleasing head properties, good eye shape and placement, slightly short in upper arm and would have preferred rather more width of fore chest, active and positive on the move.
Friday 23rd October 2015 Midland Counties - Mrs Sally Parr (Kymin)
Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Super litter brothers, so close decision. Good head, kind eye & expression. Winner slightly more rangy than 2, longer coupled, good bone, angles & correct markings. Excellent movement gave him the class, BD & BP.
1st Junior Dog
Wednesday 14th October 2015 Gundog Society of Wales - Mr Gordon Haran (Magregor)
2nd Junior Dog
Close up to first, just felt first was more balanced today, very pleasing type, head and expression.
Sunday 6th September 2015 City of Birmingham - Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Really nice puppy & full of type. Well presented & in good condition. I liked his head & expression. Good for type & moved on the right track. Really promising. BP.
1st Junior Dog
1st Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog
VHC Mike Stockman Memorial Puppy Stakes Dog (Judge: Mr Ben Reynolds-Frost)
Sunday 23rd August 2015 Welsh Kennel Club (CC) - Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
1st Puppy Dog
9 months old male, pleasing head & eye, good neck & front assembly, nice legs & feet, good body & quarters, moved soundly.
1st Junior Dog
Saturday 8th August 2015 Bournemouth - Mr Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Puppy Group 3 (Judge: Mrs Vivien Phillips (Debucher))
Very mature dog in super coat. Good head, eye and earset. Medium neck into well laid shoulders. Deep with well sprung ribs. Well muscled hindquarters giving him good drive.
Best Of Breed
Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
A stunning 10 month old dark coloured & fully coated quality puppy of the highest order. Sturdy & upstanding, tight together, nice for size, well balanced & angulated throughout with impressive full flag tail & white tip. Balanced head, well proportioned & shaped with dark eyes & intelligent expression, planes correct & ears well set & carried, refined yet masculine head, impressive on such a youngster. Excellent straight & well boned front, firm feet & pads, well coloured to coat, good depth of brisket for his age, well sprung ribcage, correct topline, firm across the loins & in first class body condition for a puppy. Most impressive hindquarter muscling for his age, with developing second thighs promoting strong, positive rear movement combined with accurate & purposeful front reach in a typical breed style, carrying his head, topline & flag tail well. Coat with pleasing length & density & first class texture & lustre. Most promising & worthy winner today & delighted to see him later make his mark in the gundog puppy group demonstrating his relaxed & happy temperament. BP, BD, BOB & PG3.
1st Junior Dog
Res Royal Canin Junior Stakes Dog (Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott (Jalus))
Wednesday 5th August 2015 United Retriever - Mrs Linda Upton (Tragus)
BPIS (Judge: Mrs Brenda Hutchison (Waverton))
9 months old and very balanced for his age, he showed himself off in full glorious coat. On the move he carried his tail well and made full use of the big ring to let us see what he could do. I predict a bright future. RBPIS
Reserve Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog Or Bitch
What a lovely pup, must have a great show career. Good wedge shaped head with dark almond eyes, best of feet, good bone, good front, good reach of neck into good shoulders. Good depth of chest, good topline & tailset, in good coat condition. Moved so well, good stifles, carried his tail correctly on the move. White tip on tail. Great to see him go BPIS, well done. BP & RBD.
1st Junior Dog
Sunday 2nd August 2015 National Gundog Association (CC) - Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
1st Puppy Dog
Solid puppy, dark red with nice white markings. Carried tail over back. Moved with a good gait. Pleasing expression. Depth of bone, tight feet.
1st Junior Dog
1st Graduate Dog
Saturday 1st August 2015 Paignton - Mr Colin Mackay (Woodglade)
Puppy Group 4 (Judge: Mrs Meg Purnell-Carpenter)
Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Smart, sound dog, fits his frame well. Liked the head & eye shape, ample lay of shoulder & depth in body for age. Sound even stride. BP & BD.
1st Junior Dog
Saturday 11th July 2015 East of England - Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Junior Dog
Very promising puppy of 8 months. Compact appearance with a well balanced outlook. Plenty of bone & substance for his age. Good head shape, pleasing eye & expression, well set ears. Strong firm body, good depth, well rounded hindquarters with a good bend of stifle. In excellent coat & condition, very sound on the move. BD & BP.
Saturday 4th July 2015 Windsor (CC) - Miss Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Best Puppy
2nd Junior Dog
1st Minor Puppy Dog
Very smart puppy who was more forward in development than his litter brothers today. Good head with correct eye shape. Excellent layback of shoulder & return of upper arm. Elbows tight to the brisket. Well ribbed back. Correctly set tail with well shaped hindquarters. Moved well. BP.
1st Puppy Dog
Saturday 27th June 2015 Blackpool - Mr Malcolm Smith (Dallyvista)
Reserve Best Dog
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
Attractive puppy presented in a rich red quality coat, wedge shaped head with good eye and ears, nice shoulder placement and good bone, level topline and well developed hindquarters, well placed white markings, moved out well with both good head and tail carriage. BP and Res BD.
Saturday 23rd May 2015 Bath - Mr Nick Burchell (Tivalake)
Best Puppy
1st Puppy Dog
A handsome puppy with a wedge shape head, kind eye and expression. Shoulders well laid back with good frontal angulation and level topline. Good bone and substance for age. Body clothed in a deep red, high quality coat. Hind quarters well muscled with good turn of stifle. Moved well, with good action for such a young dog.
3rd Eukanuba/Dog World Minor Puppy Stakes Dog (Judge: Mr G J Gray)
Sunday 10th May 2015 Birmingham National (CC) - Mr Colin Troth (Collinsmoore)
Best Puppy
1st Minor Puppy Dog
Pleasing balanced head, good eye, well boned, good feet, ample rib, strong loin & quarters. Moved well.
1st Puppy Dog