Open Show results for
Abacot Into The Unknown JW


Sunday 29th September 2024 Cornwall Gundog Club - Mrs Julie Darby (Incadar)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 14th September 2024 Exeter & County Canine Society - Bryan McCabe-Bell (Grandtully)

3rd Open Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 31st August 2024 Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society - Michelle Taylor (Goldrealm)

Res Adult Handling (17 - 39 years) Dog Or Bitch

2nd AV Gundog Open Dog Or Bitch


Sunday 14th July 2024 Totnes & District Canine Society - Mrs L Fauvrelle (Fionnlugh)

2nd Limit Dog Or Bitch

3 yr old dog, balanced level outline, proportionate. Nicely coated with correct amount of feathering. Head masculine without coarseness, correct ear set on high, good shoulder angulation, correct in depth of chest with well sprung rib, strong over loin and rear quarters, well off for second thigh, short strong hock to heel, moved well with easy going stride.


Sunday 16th June 2024 Taunton & District Canine Association - Mr Brian Limpus (Karidell)

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

liked the shape of this medium boy, he`s has a soft xpression, good forequarters and upper arm, ribs deep, strong rear quarters moved well


Friday 7th June 2024 Royal Cornwall Show - Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Preferred the head and expression thought it to be more typical of the breed. Good bone, kept his topline on the moved. Correct length of leg and overall proportions. A good rich colour. Correct trail carriage on the move


Friday 17th May 2024 Devon County Show - Teresa Ewart

1st Limit Dog Or Bitch

Attractive 3 yr old d, liked for balanced outline and proportions. Masculine head, ears well set, moderate neck and good shoulders, correct depth to chest and spring of rib, level topline, firm strong loin, good stifles, short rear pasterns. Impressive on the move, positive easy gait, covered the ground with good stride length and drive.


Saturday 20th April 2024 South Western Gundog Club - Ian Sladden (Canemamans)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Good head and eye. Ears set on high. Neck well muscled. Shoulders well laid. Chest moderately deep. Straight front. Stifles well bent. Moved out well and slightly converging behind on the move. RBOB


Sunday 7th April 2024 Chippenham & District Canine Society - Carla Tanswell (Waltzaway)

Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

3 year old handsome male who I fell in love with, I could have happily taken him home. He has the cheekiest expression and looks like he just wants to please his handler who he obviously adores. He’s so nicely made and has such powerful movement. Well muscled with a good chest and front, good spring of rib, firm level topline with correct tailset. Nice bend of stifle and correct feet. A lot to like, he couldn’t be denied BOB and I was delighted to see him shortlisted to the final 6 in the group


Monday 1st April 2024 Cornwall Gundog Club - Graham Hart (Gilliegrae)

Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Gave a very striking entry into the ring, happy, jolly and full of confidence, holding the topline on initial movement from his impressive outline, head dimensions spot on with a good shaped and coloured eye, strong well muscled neck which flowed into a well laid back shoulder, continuing across a short level back to a good loin, forelegs straight and strong, pasterns show strength and no weakness, 1st and 2nd thighs well developed, stifle well bent and hocks well let down, coat in good condition, presented well, good reach and powerful drive to cover the ground with ease. BOB.

Res AV Brace or Team Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Miss Claire Prangle (Heathclare))


Saturday 16th March 2024 Exeter & County Canine Society - Mr Graham Hill (Dimland)

Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

a medium sized 2-year-old quality male who is sturdy and strong in appearance. Very smart, clean head of pleasing shape and proportions. Well-made in front, sturdy body with good-width strong hindquarters. Desired coat and tail feathering. Moved with drive and extension. Best of Breed


Saturday 24th February 2024 Torquay & District Canine Society - Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)

1st Open Dog

Just coming up to 3 yrs, this boy was a comfortable winner in this class for me. He pleased for overall type, is compact in outline and was good to go over. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, level topline, well sprung ribs, firm loin and tail of good set and carriage. Attractive head and expression with good eye and ear and correct dentition. Pleasing angles both ends and he stands nice and straight in front on good feet and has a well developed forechest. Moving freely all through with good carriage.


Saturday 17th February 2024 Camborne & Redruth Canine Society - Hazel Dewhurst

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

masculine good headed dog, deep in chest with well sprung ribs. Well muscled hindquarters and moved correctly.


Saturday 10th February 2024 Ilfracombe & District Canine Society - Penny Lane-Ridyard (Kulawand)

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

This lad of 2˝ yrs is well off for bone and was presented to advantage in full coat. He has a level top-line, adequate depth of chest, is well ribbed back and has lovely rear quarters with an excellent bend of stifle, well-let down hocks and plenty of muscle and tight round feet that he used to advantage; the best mover in this class.


Sunday 14th January 2024 Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society - Simon Whincup (Partisky)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Moves well


Sunday 7th January 2024 Taunton & District Canine Association - Mrs Georgina Kemp (Timamso)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Well furnished and mature boy who moved soundly.


Sunday 17th December 2023 Totnes & District Canine Society - Mrs Rachel Barney (Verrami)

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

good outline, ok in head, good legs & feet, moved ok good depth of chest, held a firm topline


Sunday 3rd December 2023 Bristol & District Dog Club - Anne Harding (Kingsmist)

Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

BoB. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Masculine wedge shaped head. Correct ear set. Lovely straight front with good bone and feet. Well balanced. Moved well


Saturday 2nd December 2023 Exonian Canine Association - Fiona Bell (Hoaaloha)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

I really liked this smart young dog presented beautifully in full coat with lovely featherings. He is full of substance and so well balanced with correct conformation. He has a kind expression and good slightly wedge shaped head onto well laid back shoulders and level topline with good front and rear angulations. His chest is deep with ribs well sprung. His hindquarters are strong and well muscled enabling him to move with great reach and drive. RBOB


Sunday 22nd October 2023 South Western Gundog Club - Janice Janes (Coedybrain)

3rd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 7th October 2023 Plymouth & District Canine Society - Leanne Moss

3rd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

VHC AV Junior Warrant Winner Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Penny Mcilroy-Stracey)


Saturday 30th September 2023 Cornwall Gundog Club - Bev Dummett (Almondsbury)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Pleasing lad but not as settled on the move today as 1st, good through body and in lovely coat and condition with lovely headpiece.


Saturday 16th September 2023 Exeter & County Canine Society - Janis Ward (Laurenley)

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

D Masculine lad with no coarseness, good condition and muscling, looked as if he could work all day from his effortless strides. Correct depth of brisket and forechest, good double coat


Saturday 9th September 2023 North Devon Canine Association - Sarah McLellan

2nd Limit Dog Or Bitch

A well presented dog. Good width to the skull with a kind eye and well developed nostrils. Good for chest and deep in body, a good lay off shoulder, with a nice spring of rib, a level top line, good rear angles with let down hocks. Moved well.


Saturday 2nd September 2023 Liskeard & District Canine Association - Leah Pulerston (Shanulees)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Nice 2y D, much to like about him in good condition, nice head shape, level topline, moved well


Saturday 26th August 2023 Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society - Mrs Judi Whitworth (Freworth)

Best Of Breed

1st Open Dog

Broad skull well set dark eyes. Muscled neck of good length set on well laid back shoulders deep chest straight front. Short backed well developed thigh Moved out well BOB


Wednesday 2nd August 2023 North Devon Agricultural Society - Miss Carol Moore (Gadhelic)

1st AV Gundog Open Dog Or Bitch

Typy dog with a classic outline. He has a lovely wedgeshaped head with a bright eye and the cheekiest expression. Well made throughout with just the right amount of bone and substance. On the move he was light and jaunty covering the ground well.

HC AV Landkey Open Stakes Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mr Ray McDonald (Roanjora))


Saturday 29th July 2023 Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society - Colette Perkins (Brent/Silkridge)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Young male who won the class with his overall breed type and stylish outline. Wedge shaped skull, strong jaw, neck well set in, well laid shoulders, would not like him any longer in the back, correct tail set. Moved ok. RBOB


Monday 17th July 2023 Stithians Agricultural Association Ltd - Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)

3rd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 17th June 2023 Taunton & District Canine Association - Dot Wylde (Willowpond)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Lovely 2 year old boy super head and reach of neck good front angulation and correct front angulation nice feet. Level top line and correct tail set. Good bend of stifle moved well pushed hard for top honours. RBOB


Thursday 18th May 2023 Devon County Show - Anna Stephenson (Timtaurn)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Compact square male. Correct angulation front and rear, level topline, deep chest. Clean cut broad skull. Res BOB.


Saturday 22nd April 2023 Okehampton & District Canine Society - Ruth Longbottom (Catruane)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

A lovely head shape with correct ear set, high & erect. Good length of neck, well muscled, set on well-placed shoulders and good front assembly, deep chest and correct spring of ribs. Level top line, short back and strong well muscled loin, balanced throughout. Super coat, powerful ground covering gait, with a fabulous lashing tail. RBOB

1st Reserve Best of Breed Gundog Group Dog Or Bitch


Monday 10th April 2023 Cornwall Gundog Club - Helen Upton (Roydack)

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

5yr old dog, Preferred the balance and substance of this dog. Masculine head of correct proportions, soft but alert expression and eye colour in keeping with coat. Nice shoulder placement, with correct depth and spring of rib for his size. Well coated and good covering of muscle. This male showed his correct front and rear angulation on the move where he covered the ground easily, with reach drive and enthusiasm.


Saturday 18th March 2023 Exeter & County Canine Society - Mrs Claire Sharp (Affilato)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

RBOB A nicely put together boy who is balanced and correct. Good head, nice eye colour and correct dentition. Coat in lovely condition and he was well muscled all through. Moved well


Saturday 25th February 2023 Torquay & District Canine Society - Gill Birkenshaw (Gilcar)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Balanced head with good dentition. Well sprung rib & bend of stifle, hocks well let down. Held a level topline on the move.


Saturday 11th February 2023 Ilfracombe & District Canine Society - Blake Crocker (Riverbrue)

1st Special Yearling Dog Or Bitch

Longer cast than I would have liked but has a decent topline, good bone and feet but tends to stand 'ten to two'. Wide quarters, really good mover.


Saturday 28th January 2023 Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society - Mr David Wilmshurst

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Typical for breed, balanced in head, this boy has alert expression, almond shape eye, moderate reach, not quite the front of winner but acceptable, well bodied and ribbed up, well turned stifles, ample bone, feet tight, well coated and moved soundly.


Saturday 14th January 2023 Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society - Miss Louise Jones (Braemist)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Sturdy compact male dog, 21 months old, in full coat and excellent condition, Good head, alert expression, excellent bone and feet, good layback of shoulders and good return of upper arm, well angulated hind quarters, moving sound and true.


Sunday 8th January 2023 Taunton & District Canine Association - Miss Caroline Hipkiss (Deltandamba)

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

D headed a super class here and stood out on first look around as has a lovely balanced profile and was in super coat, correct wedge shaped head with correct taper to muzzle, well set ears and shoulders, would prefer a slightly straighter front but has good bone here and tight well shaped feet, nice spring to ribs, strong over the loin and super rear angulation, moved out steadily with good reach and drive.


Sunday 18th December 2022 Totnes & District Canine Society - Mrs S Perkins (Tengore)

1st Limit Dog Or Bitch

9month old balanced dog of larger type. Good spring of ribband loin. Moved with drive.


Saturday 12th November 2022 Plymouth & District Canine Society - Mr Mike Lewin (Vynesbrook)

2nd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

19 mth old dog in full coat with masculine head and good length of neck. Pleasing angles fore and aft but could not match the movement of 1 today.


Sunday 6th November 2022 Minehead & District Canine Society - Mrs Vanda Sheppard (Shadowview)

Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

19 month old young dog ,lovely eye well set apart with friendly alert expression, deep chest well sprung ribs,  well muscled,  moved with great drive keeping a strong topline, great coat with dense undercoat.  Correct set tail.   B.O.B


Saturday 5th November 2022 Torquay & District Canine Society - Mrs Glennis Hewitson (Seruilia)

3rd Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Sunday 16th October 2022 South Western Gundog Club - Mark Boswell (Marquell)

VHC Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Sunday 18th September 2022 Cornwall Gundog Club - Mr Ger Philpott (Caspar)

3rd Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 17th September 2022 Exeter & County Canine Society - Debbie Fenn (Jandeburn)

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Nicely balanced boy, lovely head, Shown in good coat & condition, correct bone & feet, deep chested, moved very well with plenty of enthusiasm, Res BOB


Saturday 10th September 2022 North Devon Canine Association - Lorraine Tooth

Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Beautifully presented 17 month old dog. Loved his head with correct eye and good ear set. Well laid back shoulder onto a deep chest, with well sprung ribs, short through the back. Good turn of stifle onto well let down hocks. He moved straight & true. In excellent coat with feathered tail. Pleased to award B.O.B


Saturday 3rd September 2022 Liskeard & District Canine Association - Bryan McCabe-Bell

Reserve Best Of Breed

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Handsome compact powerful looking boy with a lot to like about him. Nice head with a kind expression. Leading onto medium length strong neck. Well laid-back shoulders. Deep chest well sprung ribs. Well-muscled throughout. Moved true fore and aft. Unlucky to meet the Open winner on top form but a lovely dog. RBOB


Saturday 27th August 2022 Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society - Chris Toynton (Merrybriar)

1st Special Yearling Dog Or Bitch

Young male showing nice maturity and development for age, head filling out well with ears nicely placed and used to show good expression, shows nice qualities, spring of rib, bend of stifle and tuck up of loin, moved with a nice even gait tracking well from the rear.

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Sunday 31st July 2022 Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society - Mr Anthony Trinder (Trindever)

3rd Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Sunday 17th July 2022 Totnes & District Canine Society - Mrs K Bryant (Thurbry)

1st Post Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Smart and happy 15 mth old boy, showing himself very well. Good head, eye and mouth, good size, great coat and colour, forechest and angulations, strong straight bone, moved well.


Saturday 18th June 2022 Taunton & District Canine Association - Sally Hayward

1st Junior Dog Or Bitch

well balanced,pleasing head,fair forequarters,ribs well sprung,short level back,round tight feet,covered the ground.


Saturday 11th June 2022 Royal Cornwall Show - Mrs Jane Cule (Mordax)

Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Lovely shaped head with all the essentials there. Super front and behind. Moved sound and true with a well-set tail. Very nice and in good condition


Sunday 15th May 2022 Poole Canine Club - Mrs K Richardson

Res Graduate Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 30th April 2022 Okehampton & District Canine Society - Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)

Best Of Breed

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

13m d a quality youngster who, quite naturally, can just firm a tad in front; attractive head in its slight wedge with flat cheeks & taper; almond eye & well set ears; well constructed & angulated; deep chest; short back with slight slope to croup where tail correctly set with breed-typical carriage; double coat; jaunty & parallel mover with some drive; must have an assured future despite his name. BOB & BPIB


Monday 18th April 2022 Cornwall Gundog Club - Mrs Hilary Male (Malenbrook)

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Balanced dog who presented a pleasing outline, correct wedge shaped masculine head, good lay back of shoulder, well sprung ribs, stifles well bent, in good coat, moved soundly and with drive.


Saturday 16th April 2022 South Western Gundog Club - Miss Claire Prangle (Heathclare)

2nd Junior Dog Or Bitch

13 month old boy with a pleasing head and feel to his coat with good feathering coming through, nicely muscled for age. He did not have the expression, front or movement of my winner at this stage of his development.


Saturday 26th February 2022 Torquay & District Canine Society - Maria Chalk (Chalksville)

Puppy Group 4 (Judge: Maria Chalk (Chalksville))

Best Puppy

1st Puppy Dog Or Bitch

D11m Well balanced male with very nice head and expression, stop coming on nicely. Good neck and shoulder, compact body, well sprung ribs, correct tailset. Moved well with correct lower head carriage and good tail carriage. BP&PG4.


Saturday 12th February 2022 Ilfracombe & Districty Canine Society - Carolyn Fry (Bedeslea)

Best Puppy

2nd Special Yearling Dog Or Bitch

strong, young male with excellent head and correct profile outline. Shows lots of promise for the future. Legs and feet from front view not quite as pleasing, but will no doubt strengthen as he conditions.


Saturday 29th January 2022 Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society - Bridgette Bodle (Lionsridge)

Puppy Group 4 (Judge: Bridgette Bodle (Lionsridge))

Best Puppy

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

a very nice youngster whose type pleased me, compact with strong bone, good head shape and well set ears, firm topline and moderately angulated quarters, today he was the most balanced and forward moving of the class, presented super coat and condition


Sunday 9th January 2022 Taunton & District Canine Association - Mark Whitlock

Res Junior Dog Or Bitch


Saturday 4th December 2021 Exonian Canine Association - Ann Stephenson (Timtaurn)

Best Puppy

1st Puppy Dog Or Bitch

Well construct youngster with a huge coat, but with excellent conformation and angulation hidden underneath. Correct wedge shaped head and length of neck Level topline. Moved well but a little close behind on the day. BP

Res AV Gundog Puppy Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig))


Saturday 23rd October 2021 South Western Gundog Club - Mr Mark Slimak

Best Puppy

2nd Graduate Dog Or Bitch

7 month old dog with pleasing head, in sound condition.


Sunday 17th October 2021 Mid Western Gundog Society - Miss Roxanne McDonald (Roanjora)

3rd Puppy Dog


Sunday 26th September 2021 Poole Canine Club - Mr Roger Perkins (Silkridge/Brent)

Best Puppy

1st Graduate Dog Or Bitch

Outgoing six month old puppy enjoying his first show, masculine appealing head, moderate stop and well place ears and kind expression. Shoulders well laid back, forelegs straight and strong, deep chest with well sprung ribs, level topline, moved with enthusiasm. BP

Res AV Gundog Puppy Dog Or Bitch (Judge: Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale))