Darwen Canine Society
Saturday 17th December 2022
Judge: Sue Knowles (Bessalone)
| Best Of Breed | Sh Ch Riverwatcher Koda | Anstead |
| Best Puppy | Coedhelyg Son Shine | Greenwood |
Junior Dog or Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Greenwood COEDHELYG SON SHINE 8 month old dog of lovely maturity. He is compact on the stand, and as asked for in the breed standard medium in size. His head is clean cut and wedge shaped, it's slightly broad but is still rounded as required. His tail is always on the move as he powers around the ring. I have no doubt this young dog will have a bring future in the show ring. BP |
| 2nd | Greenwood & Horgan COEDHELYG MERRY FISHER Another 8 month old, this bitch just lost out on maturity today. She has many of the same attributes as first including the powerful and happy movement. I am sure she will swap places with first many times. |
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (4 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | How & Farley SAWBRIDGE LOCHBUIE Lovely bitch, with the correct coat in both length and colour. As she moves around the ring you can see a lot of power and drive in her movement. Standing on profile you can really see the correct stifle she carries. I am sure she will also be one to watch out for in the future. |
| 2nd | Brand COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY Another gorgeous example of Duck Toller, he posseses many of the same attributes as first however sadly he isn't as substantial as first, however i'm sure with time this will come. |
Open Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Anstead SH CH RIVERWATCHER KODA Three year old bitch, when she entered the ring you could see why she is a champion, she is the perfect example of a Duck Toller, from her foot perfect movement that is powerful around the ring, to her head that is clean cut and wedge shaped but also has the feminine touch you'd want to make it not harsh like a dog. She is a well deserving champion and it was an honour to go over. BoB |
| 2nd | How & Farley HWYADEN SUNRISE RUBY AT SAWBRIDGE Its a shame this bitch met first today as she is honestly just as fabulous. If I could have placed two first this class would have been made so much easier. She is just as stunning from her beautiful head to her white tipped tail. He coat is of the correct shade of red that is really desirable in the breed. Her movement is both powerful and jaunty which as I read in the standard is the best movement you could ask for. I'm sure first and second will and have swapped places on many occassions. |
| 3rd | Brand COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY |
| Res | Adshead AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Veteran Dog or Bitch (9 entries, 6 absent)
Judge: Sue Knowles (Bessalone)
| 2nd | Adshead SH CH DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH SHCM |